Here's an interesting tidbit from The Washington Post:
"Merck general counsel Kenneth C. Frazier said heart attacks happen frequently in the general population and there are numerous factors, including obesity and age, that increase the risk.
'These cases are not a slam dunk,' said Frazier. He said when all the facts are before a judge it will be clear that 'Merck acted responsibly every step of the way.'
'It would be pretty callous of Merck to say these are old people and they were going to get heart attacks and strokes anyway. That is not going win them any points with a jury,' said [a partner with a firm], which has filed two cases against Merck and is preparing another 38." [Washington Post]
