The FDA (The United States Food and Drug Administration) declared that the antacid ranitidine, also known as Zantac, contains dangerous levels of carcinogen known as (NDMA). If you are currently taking Zantac or any of its generic counterparts, you should talk to your healthcare provider. It is recommended to stop the use of the medication immediately.

People who have fallen ill after taking Zantac or its generic form (ranitidine) can file a Zantac lawsuit. By doing so, they can recover damages for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The attorneys at People For Law will be able to review your situation to see if you have a case for compensation.

What is Ranitidine?

Millions of individuals use ranitidine to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and other gastrointestinal problems. It is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It is also known as an H2 blocker that reduces the levels of acid produced by the stomach. Some doctors have also prescribed ranitidine to treat allergies. You can intake Ranitidine by mouth or by injection.

Zantac is one of the commercial names of ranitidine. The drug was available both over the counter and with a prescription. The Food and Drug Administration pulled it from shelves in September 2019. This came after an online pharmacy alerted the FDA that it found the cancer-causing chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in Zantac lots. Additionally, the company noted that it also found NDMA in generic forms of the drug ranitidine. As a result, hundreds of patients have filed hundreds of Zantac lawsuits against manufacturers like Sanofi.

What Types of Claims Could a Person Bring Against Drug Manufacturers?

A person who has taken Zantac or its generic counterparts could file different types of lawsuits against drug manufacturers. A Zantac Lawsuit Attorney can help you with your case and obtain compensation for the following claims.

Mass Tort for the Purchase Price of the Drug

Anyone who purchased ranitidine is eligible to file a Mass Tort suit against the manufacturers to recover their purchase price. In this type of Mass Tort lawsuit, plaintiffs would not need to prove that the drug harmed them. They would only have to provide proof that they purchased the drug.

Mass Tort Lawsuit for Actual Damages

This is for people who have taken Zantac for a long time and have been diagnosed with a type of cancer. They could join a Mass Tort lawsuit with other people across the country who were similarly affected.

Participating in a large Mass Tort lawsuit is advantageous because the litigation process is relatively cheaper and more manageable. The plaintiffs in the Mass Tort lawsuit would seek damages calculated that they would not have purchased the drugs if the manufacturers had adequately advertised to them about the drug’s cancer-causing risks. People For Law has the best Zantac lawsuit lawyers specializing in mass damages. They can help them join a Mass Tort lawsuit and advise claimants throughout the process.

Individual Personal Injury Lawsuit

If a person has taken Zantac regularly and then developed a type of cancer, that plaintiff could also file a personal injury lawsuit against the drug manufacturer for individual damages.  An experienced Zantac lawsuit attorney can meet with medical experts to review relevant medical records and scientific reports. With this, they will be able to demonstrate that the claimant suffered damages. The most common type of cancer seen in cases involving NDMA includes liver cancer or lung cancer.

In a personal injury lawsuit, skilled legal representatives work to maximize the recovery of damages against drug manufacturers. Different states set different limits on the amount of recoverable damages. Still, generally, a claimant would be entitled to total compensation for any economic losses they have suffered. This includes medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages. Plaintiffs may also be entitled to recover damages for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering and mental anguish.

Do I Qualify for a Zantac Lawsuit?

You may qualify for a Zantac lawsuit if you have been diagnosed with any of the following forms of cancer:

• Liver cancer
• Bladder cancer
• breast cancer
• bowel cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Esophageal/nasal/throat cancer (if a former smoker automatically declines, no matter the time of use)
• Kidney cancer
• Lung cancer (if a former smoker automatically declines, no matter how long the use)
• Prostate cancer

More than 520 cases are pending against Zantac manufacturers in multi-district litigation. If you or a loved one took Zantac and have been diagnosed with cancer, contact People For Law. We are currently investigating claims for Zantac-related cancers. A Zantac lawsuit attorney from our firm can help you get the compensation you deserve.

People For Law Can Help You With Your Zantac Lawsuit

People For Law has 30 years of success helping clients overcome the consequences of personal injuries. In fact, our firm has the experience and resources to take on pharmaceutical companies when dangerous medications have caused injuries. Contact our firm today to discuss your legal options for holding Zanatac manufacturers accountable.