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SJC-12347

BRIAN RAFFERTY  vs.  MERCK & CO., INC., & another.[1]

Middlesex.     November 6, 2017. – March 16, 2018.

Present:  Gants, C.J., Gaziano, Budd, & Cypher, JJ.

Negligence, Pharmaceutical manufacturer, Adequacy of warning, Duty to warn, Standard of care.  Actionable tort.  Public Policy.  Consumer Protection Act, Unfair or deceptive act, Trade or commerce.  Practice, Civil, Motion to dismiss.

Civil action commenced in the Superior Court Department on October 10, 2013. read more