Appeals Court Urged to Overturn Dismissal of Zostavax Shingles Lawsuits
More than 1,00 plaintiffs whose Zostavax shingles injury lawsuits were dismissed last year are appealing the decision to the Third Circuit to have their cases reinstated.
Tag Archives: Shingles
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More than 1,100 Zostavax Lawsuits Over Shingles-Related Injuries Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge has dismissed more than 1,100 Zostavax lawsuits claiming the vaccine caused recipients to develop shingles, which it was supposed to prevent.
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Shingrix Shingles Vaccine Recommended for Immunocompromised Adults: CDC Reports
The CDC says it approves of the use of Shingrix in immunocompromised adults, which was contraindicated for the competing shingles live virus vaccine, Zostavax.
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Preemption Defense Rejected for Zostavax Shingles Lawsuits Design Defect Claims
A federal judge has denied a motion by Merck to dismiss Zostavax shingles vaccine lawsuits which claimed the cases were preempted by federal law.
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Shingrix Guillain-Barré Syndrome Risk Seen During 42 Days After Shingles Vaccination: Study
The Shingrix vaccine appears to be linked to a small, but statistically significant, increased risk og Guillain-Barre Syndrome, according to the findings of a study which led to new label…
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Zostavax Lawsuit Filed Over Shingles Vaccine Injuries
A Zostavax lawsuit claims a woman suffered shingles after receiving the vaccine, which is supposed to prevent the condition.
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Zostavax “Science Day” To Be Held To Educate MDL Court About Side Effects of Shingles Vaccine
A "science Day" has been scheduled for late September, to help the Court understand the science involved in claims the Zostavax vaccine causes shingles and other health problems instead of…
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Zostavax Statute of Limitations Defense Rejected in Bellwether Case
A federal judge has rejected an effort by Merck to have a Zostavax shingles lawsuit thrown out on statute of limitations grounds.
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Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Lawsuit Set for Trial in January 2022
A federal judge has scheduled the first Zostavax lawsuit for January 2022, pushing it back from a previous November start date.
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Shingrix Vaccine’s Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome Results in New FDA Warning
The Shingrix vaccine, used to prevent shingles, may increase the risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which can cause muscle weakness and paralysis, the FDA warns.
