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Zostavax

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Case tracking for the Zostavax matter, current through August 11, 2026, plus any additional news coverage found automatically below. Allegations may be disputed; a listing does not establish liability or individual eligibility.

Recent coverage

Zostavax Lawsuit: Litigation Outcome & History - Schmidt & Clark, LLP

The headline concerns litigation history and outcomes involving the Zostavax vaccine.

Merck Beats 295 Zostavax Suits Over Missed Deadlines - Law360

Merck prevailed against 295 lawsuits involving Zostavax after the claims were found to have missed filing deadlines.

Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Zostavax Lawsuits Over Shingles Injuries - AboutLawsuits.com

An appeals court affirmed the dismissal of lawsuits alleging that Zostavax caused shingles-related injuries.

Merck puts 1,000-plus Zostavax lawsuits to bed after plaintiffs file for dismissal - Fierce Pharma

More than 1,000 lawsuits involving Merck's Zostavax vaccine are ending after the plaintiffs sought dismissal.

Zostavax Lawsuit Lawyers - Levin Papantonio

The page concerns legal claims involving the Zostavax vaccine.

Judge Greenlights Bellwether Zostavax Case for Trial, Despite Statute of Limitations Dispute - law.com

A judge allowed a bellwether case in the Zostavax mass-tort litigation to proceed to trial despite a limitations-period dispute.

Merck scores a win in bellwether Zostavax case, but nearly 2,000 remain - Fierce Pharma

Merck prevailed in a bellwether case involving Zostavax, while nearly 2,000 related claims remain pending.

Court Outlines Process for Preparing Lawsuits Over Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Reactions for Trials Starting Later This Year - AboutLawsuits.com

A court has established procedures to prepare lawsuits alleging injuries from the Zostavax shingles vaccine for trials expected later this year.

Direct Filing of Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Cases Permitted in Federal MDL - AboutLawsuits.com

A federal multidistrict litigation involving Zostavax shingles vaccine cases has allowed direct filing of claims.

Zostavax patients sue Merck, claiming shingles shot caused injuries and death - Fierce Pharma

Patients have sued Merck alleging that its Zostavax shingles vaccine caused injuries and death.

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