Thousands of individuals have stepped forward in recent months, claiming that long-term use of Zantac, which contains the active ingredient ranitidine, led to the development of cancer. Zantac lawsuits continue to be filed, but a number of cases are also starting to be settled as they make their way through the courts.
Zantac Lawsuits: What Happened?
Zantac lawsuits allege that ranitidine, a key ingredient in Zantac, breaks down to form a probable carcinogen called NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine), which may cause serious health issues, including various types of cancer.
Numerous law firms, including Phillips Law Group, are investigating claims related to individuals who developed various forms of cancer in recent years after taking Zantac, including but not limited to:
- Bladder Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Intestinal Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
In September 2019, the FDA issued a warning to consumers and doctors about some ranitidine medicines containing N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is a probable human carcinogen. Since then, thousands of people have filed Zantac lawsuits. In fact, over 75,000 plaintiffs filed suit in Delaware Superior Court alleging that ranitidine caused their cancer, according to Forbes.
Pfizer Agrees to Settle Thousands of Zantac Cancer Claims
In a recent update, Pfizer agreed to settle more than 10,000 Zantac claims in May 2024. Those cases took place in several states across the country, according to Reuters.
Plus, Bloomberg News reported in May that Sanofi – which acquired the over-the-counter prescription medication back in 2017 – agreed to pay more than $100 million to resolve around 4,000 Zantac cases.
“Pfizer has explored and will continue to explore opportunistic settlements of certain cases if appropriate, and has settled certain cases,” the biopharmaceutical company said in a statement emailed to the news outlet.
Zantac lawsuits continue to be filed, and the team at Phillips Law Group is continuing to investigate cases.
Contact Phillips Law Group for Zantac Case Assistance
If you or a loved one regularly took Zantac when it contained ranitidine, you may be entitled to compensation. Filing a Zantac lawsuit could potentially be one of your legal options, but determining your choices in an evaluation with a lawyer is the first step you need to take.
Please contact our firm today to speak with a member of the team at Phillips Law Group to see if you have a case following a free, no-obligation consultation. Call 602-222-2222 to learn more now.
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