Merck & Co., Inc. Resolves Previously Disclosed Missouri Consumer Class Action Lawsuit Related to Vioxx

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today confirmed terms of an agreement with plaintiffs to resolve Plubell v. Merck, an economic class action lawsuit pending in Missouri state court. The class consists of Missouri consumers who purchased Vioxx, but do not claim any physical injury, and who seek to recover damages under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.