A federal judge in North Carolina ruled in favor of Merck, stating they did not have the authority to add warnings to their Gardasil HPV vaccine’s label without FDA approval, dismissing over 200 related cases. Plaintiffs alleged Merck failed to warn of serious side effects like ovarian failure and POTS. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell based his decision on federal law preempting state claims. Mary Holland of Children’s Health Defense expressed her disappointment, planning to appeal. The ruling impacts a multi-district litigation involving similar claims. Previous claims of manufacturing and design defects were also dismissed.
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