Zantac^® Lawsuit

To get started, all you have to do is contact us for a no-obligation case evaluation. One of our specialists may reach out to you for more information. If we believe you qualify, we’ll connect you with an experienced Zantac^® lawyer who is ready to demand justice on your behalf.

If you were diagnosed with cancer after using Zantac^®, or another heartburn medication, knowing how to proceed can be incredibly difficult. Big drug companies, like the manufacturers of Zantac®, are powerful and likely have an army of lawyers on their side. Having an experienced lawyer who knows how to handle these types of cases will help even the playing field and give you the best chance of receiving the money you need and deserve. The Wolf Pack and our industry experts are committed to protecting the rights of consumers, and you can trust that we’ll fight tooth and nail for you.

The Wolf Pack at Phillip S. Georges, PLLC wholeheartedly believes that every individual has a right to quality legal representation when their rights are being threatened. That’s why we work on a contingency basis. Consultations are always free. There are no upfront costs and no hidden fees. In fact, there are no fees at all if you don’t get paid.

The FDA recently requested that all manufacturers remove prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine products from the market and advised consumers to stop taking any ranitidine tablets or liquid medications they currently have.

To date, a number of companies have issued recalls, including Sanofi, which announced a voluntary recall of all over-the-counter Zantac® tablets. Pharmacies including Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens have also halted sales of ranitidine medications over the health concerns.

For further information on the latest recalls, you can visit the FDA’s website.

If you’ve developed cancer after taking Zantac^® (ranitidine), you may be wondering if filing a Zantac^® lawsuit is worth it. As a consumer, you have rights and when big drug companies, like Sanofi and others, put their bottom line before your health and safety, they should be held responsible.

If you’ve been affected by the large drug maker, filing a lawsuit won’t change the pain you’ve been forced to endure, but it can provide the financial support you need to cope with your losses and give you the peace of mind to begin moving forward.

You deserve justice and The Wolf Pack is here to help you demand what you’re owed. You could be entitled to substantial compensation to cover losses including but not limited to:

• Medical bills.
• Pain and suffering.
• Lost wages and lost potential future earnings.
• Loss of consortium.
• Emotional damages.
• Death benefits if you have lost a loved one.
• Punitive damages.

Zantac® (ranitidine) was found in independent laboratory testing to contain unsafe levels of a cancer-causing chemical called NDMA. After a number of tests confirmed these findings, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered that ranitidine medications, including Zantac®, be immediately removed from the market and advised all consumers to immediately stop taking the drug.

It has been alleged that Sanofi and other manufacturers of ranitidine medications, like Zantac®, knew about the health risks and failed to warn consumers. As such, lawsuits are currently being filed against the drugmakers and they could be held liable for any harm their products have caused consumers. People who have been diagnosed with cancer after taking Zantac® may be able to receive significant compensation to cover their medical bills and other losses related to their cancer diagnosis.

NDMA, or N-Nitrosodimethylamine, is a chemical considered by the FDA and Environmental Protection Agency to be a probable human carcinogen because it can change the DNA of those who are exposed to it. It’s present in many safe products and even in nature, but only in small amounts. In some ranitidine batches, NDMA levels were found to be between 3,000 and 26,000 times higher than what is considered safe for consumption by the FDA.

Ongoing studies by the FDA discovered that ranitidine can convert into NDMA in normal storage conditions, such as those during distribution and consumer homes, and especially in higher temperatures.

On February 6th, 2020, federal judges moved 15 Zantac® lawsuits to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. When similar lawsuits are consolidated, it is known as a multidistrict litigation (MDL). This is typically done to make pretrial processes easier and more effective when there are many lawsuits filed against the same defendants.

The formation of an MDL also allows potentially thousands more people who have also developed cancer after taking Zantac® to join the pending litigation. While the judge may select several individual lawsuits from the MDL to proceed in a formal trial, it is more likely that you would never have to go to court should the drug companies agree on a fair amount to settle all of the lawsuits.

With lawsuits against major drug corporations, compensation is awarded when a settlement is reached with the company in question or a jury verdict is issued. Zantac® litigation is at the beginning and is continuing to grow every day but, at this point in time, it is difficult to predict exactly how much compensation you may be able to receive by filing a lawsuit.

However, drug manufacturers have a legal responsibility to warn consumers of any risks associated with their products. Ranitidine manufacturers never warned consumers about the increased risk of cancer, so if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer after regularly taking Zantac®, you could be entitled to significant compensation to cover your medical bills and other losses. To find out more about the ongoing Zantac® litigation and your legal options, contact The Wolf Pack today to speak with an experienced Zantac® lawyer!