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McDarby/Cona v. Merck - Trial
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Case Name:
McDarby/Cona v. Merck - Trial
Case Number:
L-3553-05/L-1296-05
Start Date:
March 6, 2006
End Date:
April 11, 2006
Description:
Pharmaceutical product liability trial against Merck for the painkiller drug Vioxx.
Result:
Plaintiffs' verdict for $4.5 million for John McDarby and in favor of Cona for $45. McDarby was awarded $3 million for pain and suffering and his wife was awarded $1.5 million plus $9 million in punitive damages.
Parties
- Plaintiff - Thomas Cona
- Plaintiff - John McDarby
- 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
1201 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
www.judiciary.state.nj.us
Jurisdiction:
State Trial Court
New Jersey Superior Court, Atlantic County
New Jersey Superior Court, Atlantic County