Learn about the Zantac Lawsuit
If you or a loved one used Zantac (Ranitidine) for more than one year and have been diagnosed with cancer in the last 10 years, you may be eligible for compensation. These injuries are life-altering, which is why Constant Legal Group is passionate about helping you get the compensation you deserve.
The Journey Isn’t Over. It’s Time to Take What’s Yours.
How it Started: Zantac History
In 1983, Pfizer gained approval to sell Zantac as a prescription drug. Around 2004, Pfizer received FDA approval to sell an over-the-counter version of Zantac. Combining prescription and over-the-counter sales, Zantac became one of the world’s best-selling drugs. It wasn’t until September 2019 that an online pharmacy informed the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that dangerous levels of NDMA were detected in batches of Zantac. In response, some retailers pulled Zantac from their shelves.
Then, in April 2020, the FDA requested that all retailers remove Zantac-brand heartburn drugs, prescription and over-the-counter, from their shelves. The manufacturers of Zantac listened to the FDA’s request and ceased sales of the drug at this time.
The first Zantac lawsuits were filed in 2019.
Current Litigation Status: You Need to Act Fast
As of April 2021, there are nearly 600 cases filed in multi-district litigation (MDL) with thousands more anticipated to follow. The theories of liability in these lawsuits include:
1. Defective design. This claim alleges that manufacturers of the drug were aware that ingesting normal amounts of Zantac would create a risk of cancer.
2. Failure to properly warn users about the risks of taking the drug. The drug makers had a duty to properly warn users of the risks associated with taking the drug. Zantac lawsuits allege that the companies failed to provide such a warning.
You still have time to file a lawsuit—however, there is a statute of limitation which will apply to your case. It is important that you act fast and discuss your situation with an attorney to protect your rights and ability to file a claim. The lawyers at Constant Legal Group are here to help.
Types of Cancer: Eligibility for Compensation
Constant Legal Group is pursuing claims for folks who took Zantac and subsequently were diagnosed with:
- Bladder Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
If you’ve suffered from one of the cancers listed above after taking Zantac for more than one year, it’s time to contact an attorney at Constant Legal Group.
About Constant Legal Group: Why You Can Trust Us with Your Case
The attorneys at Constant Legal Group are trusted, experienced, and driven to provide you with the results you deserve. Our team is accomplished in several different litigations involving people injured by defective medical devices or harmful pharmaceutical drugs.
We are knowledgeable and seasoned in the nuances of product liability litigation and have recovered millions of dollars for injured parties. Our goal is to help you get peace of mind and acceptable compensation.
Fill out our intake form on this page for a 100% free and no-obligation review of your case. Constant Legal Group is here to help – we’d be honored to speak with you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Constant Legal Group is pursuing claims on behalf of those who took Zantac and subsequently were diagnosed with Bladder Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.
The types of compensation that you may be able to pursue are pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses. The amount of compensation for a qualifying claim can be based on numerous factors including the type and severity of the injury, the length of time having taken Zantac, the age of the person at the time of injury, and the person’s pre-existing medical conditions. The amount of compensation is determined by a jury if the case goes to trial. Additionally, the parties can agree to a settlement at any time.
Each state has a statute of limitations for filing a claim. It is important that you act fast if you are interested in pursuing a claim. It is advisable to act quickly and discuss your situation with Constant Legal Group to ensure your rights are protected.
At this time, we are not filing cases for clients who only took generic versions of Zantac. This is based on a December 31, 2020 ruling from Judge Rosenberg, who oversees the MDL. The ruling found that manufacturers of generic Zantac cannot be liable for state law claims due to federal law preemption. The same ruling dismissed claims against retailer, wholesaler, pharmacy, and re-packager defendants under the same legal theory.
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