Bayer AG said it has now settled 2,059 Baycol Lawsuits out of court for a total $782 million, up from 1,959 when it last reported on the issue in December 2003. The drug maker said it still faced 10,494 Baycol lawsuits over its recalled anti-cholesterol drug, which is linked with more than 100 deaths, in August 2001.

(via Reuters)