Zantac Lawsuit

Although the first Zantac case has to be voluntarily dismissed from courts, generic drugmakers agreed to pay a combined settlement of $500,000 to Bayer, the plaintiff alleging the medication caused his esophageal cancer. ^{2 & 4}

The plaintiffs' attorneys maintain "Ultimately, the overwhelming body of science supports the fact that (Zantac) degrades into NDMA, a chemical recognized by the FDA as a Class 1 genotoxic carcinogen, and causes cancer." ²

The first Zantac lawsuit over cancer that was to go before a jury was dismissed after a settlement agreement was reached with the plaintiff and generic drug makers. ⁴

• 2022 Voluntary dismissal of the lawsuit after settlement ^{2 & 4}

As of August 2022, trials are expected to begin in California and federal court in early 2023. ⁴

• 2022 Four Zantac cancer lawsuits are scheduled in the state of California ⁴

Millions of America have taken Zantac and the generic version ranitidine for heartburn and acid reflux treatment.

Zantac injury lawsuits claim manufacturers of the drug knew of the NDMA contamination in their products and that these products resulted in their various cancer diagnoses. 4 & 5

Currently, all litigation is in the initial stages and trials should be going to court within the upcoming year. ⁹

If you are a loved one who was diagnosed with mesothelioma or ovarian cancer due to the usage of J&J talc powder, please have your case reviewed by a legal professional.

The FDA found that safe daily NDMA exposure is 96 nanograms (ng), yet independent pharmacies have found more than 3 million ng in each Zantac pill. ⁴

• 2019 Valisure, an online pharmacy, found that each Zantac pill exposed users to unsafe levels of NDMA, a know human carcinogen ⁴
• 2020 U.S. regulators determined unacceptable levels of NDMA can occur in some ranitidine products when over time and when stored at high temperatures ¹

Have you developed cancer within 20 years of the last time taking Zantac?

Medical records and proof of a Zantac prescription will need to be provided for the lawsuit.

Have you been diagnosed with cancer at age 89 or younger?

Many potential clients have been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 89 or younger.

Have you taken Zantac at least once a week for one year before being diagnosed with cancer?

Evidence to confirm the timeframe of Zantac usage and later cancer diagnosis is needed. Past lawsuits have seen individuals seeking compensation after a cancer diagnosis following the use of Zantac for at least one year. ⁹

Do you have evidence such as a Zantac prescription? (i.e. medical records or receipts for over-the-counter purchases)

Proof of a Zantac prescription will need to be provided for the lawsuit.