Congratulations to HHKC partners, lawyers and staff in successfully negotiating a multi-billion dollar global settlement of the Vioxx litigation. Appearing before the Honorable Eldon E. Fallon, the federal judge overseeing all federal cases involving Vioxx, HHKC Partner Russ Herman, Lead Negotiator and Plaintiffs’ Liaison Counsel, announced the $4.85 Billion settlement with Merck. The settlement has been hailed by lawyers around the country, and will ensure that those who have suffered injuries as a result of Vioxx and have timely filed claims are compensated fairly and efficiently.