Monday, February 14, 2005
Local Man Files Lawsuit Against Makers Of Vioxx
A Powhatan Point man has filed a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Vioxx.
In a complaint filed with the Belmont County Common Pleas, Thomas Bell alleges the drug may have led to a massive heart attack that killed his wife, Denise, last June. The lawsuit also claims Vioxx may have caused Bell to suffer a stroke that caused permanent physical injury.
The popular arthritis drug was pulled from the shelves when research showed the drug could cause an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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A Powhatan Point man has filed a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Vioxx.
In a complaint filed with the Belmont County Common Pleas, Thomas Bell alleges the drug may have led to a massive heart attack that killed his wife, Denise, last June. The lawsuit also claims Vioxx may have caused Bell to suffer a stroke that caused permanent physical injury.
The popular arthritis drug was pulled from the shelves when research showed the drug could cause an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Read More...
