To All Clients, Colleagues and Friends:

Re: Vioxx Alert

On September 30, 2004, the pharmaceutical giant, Merck and Company, withdrew the pain relief medication, Vioxx, from the market. Vioxx was commonly used to treat arthritis. The medication was withdrawn from the market because it caused an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and blood clots. Many people who took this medication suffered serious injuries.

It is too early to tell who will be eligible for compensation. There will probably be three classes of claimants, as follows:
-Those who took Vioxx and suffered a heart attack, stroke, blood clot or death while taking Vioxx (a certain compensable claim).
-Those who took Vioxx and had to be tested for the above problems (a questionable claim).
-Those who took Vioxx, but suffered no ill effects (an unlikely claim).
If you or a family member or friend have taken Vioxx, I would be happy to assist you in pursuing a claim against the manufacturer of this drug. It is important for you to contact me as soon as possible because the courts impose strict time limitations on this type of litigation, and if you wait too long, you may lose your right to sue.

If I can be of any assistance, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. As is my usual practice, there is no charge for this consultation.

Sincerely yours,

Sincerely yours,

STEPHEN C. HURVITZ

SCH/bm

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