MRK Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Merck & Co., Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Merck & Co., Inc. for alleged violations of securities laws, specifically related to misleading statements about the demand for its product Gardasil in China and inflated inventory issues [1][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is based on violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 [1]. - Investors who purchased Merck's securities between February 3, 2022, and February 3, 2025, are encouraged to participate in the lawsuit [2]. - The class has not yet been certified, meaning potential participants are not currently represented by an attorney [3]. Group 2: Allegations Against Merck - The complaint alleges that Merck made false and misleading statements regarding its consumer activation and education efforts for Gardasil, particularly in China [4]. - The company was overly optimistic about Gardasil's demand while concealing negative facts about actual demand and inflated inventory held by its distributor, Zhifei [4]. - As a result of these misleading statements, investors suffered damages when the truth about Merck's situation was revealed [4].