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Hermans/Humeston v. Merck - Trial

Overview

Case Name:
Hermans/Humeston v. Merck - Trial
Case Number:
L- 5520-05/L-2272-03 
Start Date:
January 22, 2007
End Date:
March 12, 2007
Description:
Pharmaceutical product liability trial against Merck for the painkiller drug Vioxx. Held in New Jersey, January 2007.
Result:
Split Verdict.
For Humeston, against Hermans.

Parties

  • Plaintiff - Frederick Humeston
  • Plaintiff - Kathleen Hermans Messerschmidt
  • Defense - Merck & Co

Location & Judge

Judge:
Carol Higbee
Courthouse:
Atlantic County Civil Courthouse
1201 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
www.judiciary.state.nj.us
Jurisdiction:
State Trial Court
New Jersey Superior Court, Atlantic County