Jury finds Merck liable in Vioxx trial
A Texas jury held Merck & Co liable for the death of Robert Ernst from Vioxx, awarding his widow 2.534 billion dollars in damages. The 10-2 verdict followed a 2 day, 10 1/2 hour deliberation. Texas law may later cap punitive damages, likely reducing the total. Carol Ernst cried as the verdict was announced and attorneys celebrated.
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Wal-Mart manager tied to Vioxx lawsuits and health details
Ernst, a Wal-Mart produce manager and marathoner who taught aerobics, died of arterial blockage rather than a Vioxx heart attack. The case attracted nationwide interest from drug firms, lawyers, consumers, analysts, and arbitrageurs as a bellwether for Merck amid over 4,200 Vioxx lawsuits filed nationwide.
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Megaships reshape cruise industry with bigger vessels
Cruise lines race to outsize rivals with ever larger ships and lavish amenities. Carnival and Royal Caribbean push new records as larger ships strain ports and spark pollution concerns, though passenger demand grows about 8 percent yearly.
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Oil climbs after Venezuela fire and Middle East tensions
Oil prices rose over $2 a barrel as markets digested a Venezuela refinery fire and developments in Ecuador where protests halted output. Attacks in Aqaba and Israel kept sentiment bullish while Iran’s nuclear stance kept traders wary. gasoline settled up over 4 cents.
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