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20/8/2005, 05:30 – 10:45
Carol Ernst and Mark LanierMain headline: UK law firms prepare Vioxx cases
UK law firms prepare cases against drug firm Merck - after a Texas jury found it negligent in a man's death.
20/8/2005, 10:45 – 15:50
Christine PeckhamMain headline: Briton in Vioxx compensation call
A Briton left partially paralysed after using a painkiller calls for its makers to pay after a US jury found it negligent in a death.
20/8/2005, 15:50 – 21/8/2005, 01:00
Christine PeckhamMain headline: Thousands may seek Vioxx damages
Thousands of British users of a painkiller may seek damages after a US jury found its makers negligent in a death.
21/8/2005, 01:00 – 02:15
Vioxx pills and bottleRight subheadline: Thousands may seek Vioxx damages
Thousands of British users of a painkiller may seek damages after a US jury found its makers negligent in a death.
21/8/2005, 02:15 – 05:05
2nd other top story: Thousands may sue over drug
21/8/2005, 05:05 – 08:10
4th other top story: Thousands may sue over drug