Merck agrees to pay $830 million to settle Vioxx securities lawsuit

(Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co on Friday said it would pay $830 million to settle a federal class action lawsuit involving allegations the company failed to adequately inform investors about heart risks from its now-recalled Vioxx pain medication.

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