In February 2020, fifteen cases that are Zantac-related were transferred to a court in South Florida. Zantac is a medication that can be prescribed or purchased over the counter and is used for heartburn relief. Consumers are alleging that some batches of the medication were contaminated with a known human-carcinogen. Carcinogens are substances that are known to cause cancer. On April 2, 2020, the FDA requested the removal of Zantac products from the market.
It is early in the litigation so there is a significant amount of discovery to be taken to determine to what extent the manufacturer is liable.
If you have used Zantac for at least one year and
You were later diagnosed with stomach, liver, or colorectal cancer,
You may have a claim against the manufacturer.
If you have Zantac or other ranitidine products in your possession, please refer to the FDA instructions on how to dispose of the affected drugs.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer after using Zantac, please contact me at kwaters@jeffgreenlaw.com to discuss your possible claim.
For more information on the FDA Request for Removal of Zantac products, click here.