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Bayer, J&J settle US Xarelto litigation for US$775 million

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Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to settle more than 25,000 U.S. lawsuits over their blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto for a total of ...

REUTERS: Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to settle more than 25,000 U.S. lawsuits over their blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto for a total of US$775 million, court documents on Monday showed.

Plaintiffs accused the drugmakers of having failed to warn about the bleeding risks, claiming their injuries could have been prevented had doctors and patients been provided adequate information."However, this favorable settlement allows the company to avoid the distraction and significant cost of continued litigation," the company said.

 

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