December 15, 2009 - VIOXX® Ontario court refuses leave to appeal from certification


October 22, 2009 - VIOXX® Supreme Court of Canada refuses leave to appeal


July 31, 2009 - VIOXX® Ontario Court of Appeal Denies Merck Leave to Appeal; Merck Seeks to Reopen Certification


February 20, 2009 - VIOXX® Divisional Court Dismisses Merck's Appeal


January 26, 2009 - VIOXX® Merck's Appeal to the Divisional Court


July 30, 2008 - VIOXX® Ontario court certifies national class action


June 13, 2008 - VIOXX® Certification hearing in Ontario and Saskatchewan proceedings


November 9, 2007 - VIOXX® U.S. Settlement


October 2, 2007 - VIOXX® Class Action Certification Hearing Rescheduled


June 6, 2007 - VIOXX® Class Action Certification Hearing


May 3, 2006 - VIOXX® Amended Fresh Statement of Claim Filed


February 6, 2006 - VIOXX® Press Release


February 3, 2006 - Decision on Carriage of VIOXX® Class Action in Ontario


August 22, 2005 - VIOXX® class action update


Tough and Podrebarac LLP launches VIOXX® class action



Tough & Podrebarac LLP is a litigation boutique practising civil litigation with an emphasis on commercial litigation, class actions, insurance litigation and health law.

Our clientele extends from individual plaintiffs in class actions to Fortune 500 companies.

We use, as appropriate, strategic alternatives to litigation, including litigation avoidance strategy and advice as well as negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

We are committed to the optimal use of leading edge technology to increase efficiency and reduce the costs associated with litigation.