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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
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the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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NuvaRing Product Liability Litigation
Numerous lawsuits seek to hold Merck liable for failing to adequately warn consumers about the increased risk of blood clots associated with the use of the NuvaRing contraceptive device, which is manufactured by Merck’s Organon subsidiary (Schering-Plough acquired Organon in 2007; Schering-Plough merged with Merck in 2009). Plaintiffs claim to have suffered a variety of serious side effects from using NuvaRing, including pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and heart attack. In February 2014, Merck paid $100 million to settle all federal and state claims without admitting any liability or wrongdoing.
- Misconduct Type
- Health
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Complaint
- 4/22/2008