Chinese Vioxx victims planning to sue Merck

Beijing Youth Daily is reporting that victims of Vioxx in China are grouping together to file a class action lawsuit against Merck. Victims from many other countries, including Britain, Israel, The Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, France, and Australia.

According to the report, a law firm in Beijing is seeking Chinese victims to come forward. The FDA estimates that as many as 60,000 Americans died after taking Vioxx though Merck refuses to accept responsibility for any of the deaths.

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