What you’re seeing is a case that is strong in the merits for Merck but has got to be balanced on the challenges Merck will face in that jurisdiction. This jurisdiction has been viewed as...

All parties are trying to feel their way around and that includes how juries will react to their cases. It’s only after you have a track record that you can really refine your strategy.

Merck faces a challenge in future trials of addressing the company’s behavior.

This jurisdiction has been viewed as one of the toughest jurisdictions for corporate defendants in the country. It will place a premium on very good jury selection skills by Merck.