Link Between Fosamax and Jaw Decay Found in New Study
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.
Tag Archives: ONJ
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Fosamax Jaw Cases To Be Remanded For Trials Nationwide at Fast Pace
Merck may face a hundreds Fosamax trials nationwide, as the federal MDL over jaw injuries is wound down over the next six months.
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Motion for Lone Pine Order In Fosamax Jaw Lawsuits Denied
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.
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Zometa Jaw Decay Trial Ends in Defense Verdict
A New Jersey jury returned a defense verdict this week in a trial over claims that the bone-strengthening drug Zometa caused a woman’s jaw bone to decay.
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Fosamax Jaw Decay Lawsuit Result in $285K Damage Award
A New York jury has awarded $285,000 in damages to a woman who suffered jaw decay that she claimed was caused by side effects of Fosamax, a popular osteoporosis drug…
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Judge Seeks Proof of Fosamax Jaw Injury in Lawsuits Not Involving ONJ
The judge presiding over all federal Fosamax lawsuits involving osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) or other jaw bone injuries, has issued an order calling for plaintiffs in many of the…
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Zometa Lawsuit Results in $10.45M Verdict Over Jaw Damage
A New York jury has awarded $10.45 million to a woman who filed a product liability lawsuit alleging that the bone strengthening drug Zometa caused severe jaw damage.
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Fosamax Risks Outweigh Benefit for Osteopenia: Consumer Reports
Women with low bone density that is not severe enough to be considered osteoporosis, should avoid medications like Fosamax, according to Consumer Reports, as the benefits provided by the treatment…
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Merck Settles on Fosamax Damage Award in First Jaw Decay Case
After three years, two jury trials and appeals involving a number of issues, Merck has reportedly agreed to stipulate to a damage award in the first Fosamax “bellwether” case involving…
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Fosamax Fracture Lawsuits Pushed Ahead of Jaw Cases for Trial in N.J.
The New Jersey judge who is presiding over the Fosamax litigation in the state has decided that the next trial date will involve a lawsuit over a femur fracture from…
