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• Link Between Fosamax and Jaw Decay Found in New Study

  August 18, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study provides new evidence linking the bone drug Fosamax to an increased risk of jaw bone death, involving a rare condition known as osteonecrosis of the jaw.

• Fosamax Jaw Cases To Be Remanded For Trials Nationwide at Fast Pace

  September 3, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Merck may face a hundreds Fosamax trials nationwide, as the federal MDL over jaw injuries is wound down over the next six months.

• Motion for Lone Pine Order In Fosamax Jaw Lawsuits Denied

  August 29, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge has rejected an attempt by Merck to whittle down the number of Fosamax lawsuits it could end up facing in courts nationwide after settlement talks fell through.

• Zometa Jaw Decay Trial Ends in Defense Verdict

  May 17, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A New Jersey jury returned a defense verdict this week in a trial over claims that the bone-strengthening drug Zometa...

• Fosamax Jaw Decay Lawsuit Result in $285K Damage Award

  February 6, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York jury has awarded $285,000 in damages to a woman who suffered jaw decay that she claimed was...

• Judge Seeks Proof of Fosamax Jaw Injury in Lawsuits Not Involving ONJ

  December 4, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  The judge presiding over all federal Fosamax lawsuits involving osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) or other jaw bone injuries, has...

• Zometa Lawsuit Results in $10.45M Verdict Over Jaw Damage

  November 6, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York jury has awarded $10.45 million to a woman who filed a product liability lawsuit alleging that the...

• Fosamax Risks Outweigh Benefit for Osteopenia: Consumer Reports

  October 5, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  Women with low bone density that is not severe enough to be considered osteoporosis, should avoid medications like Fosamax, according...

• Merck Settles on Fosamax Damage Award in First Jaw Decay Case

  September 24, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  After three years, two jury trials and appeals involving a number of issues, Merck has reportedly agreed to stipulate to...

• Fosamax Fracture Lawsuits Pushed Ahead of Jaw Cases for Trial in N.J.

  June 12, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  The New Jersey judge who is presiding over the Fosamax litigation in the state has decided that the next trial...