Potential Zantac Settlement: Do You Have a Claim?

Riddle Brantley LLP | May 11, 2020 |

Dangerous Drugs

Are you seeking to pursue a potential Zantac settlement for cancer potentially suffered as a result of taking Zantac or ranitidine? A Zantac lawsuit attorney at Riddle & Brantley can help. We will evaluate your case for free, advise you on your best legal options, and if you decide to hire us, a Zantac lawyer will aggressively pursue your right to justice and compensation through a potential global Zantac settlement or verdict.

FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to developments in the litigation, at this time we can no longer accept additional Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.

***Disclaimer: No settlement agreement has been reached in any litigation regarding ranitidine (ZANTAC^®), including in the Multidistrict Litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (case no. 20-MD-2924).

Potential Zantac Settlement

Potential Zantac Settlement Attorney - Riddle & Brantley While no Zantac settlement has been reached as of mid-2021, legal analysts anticipate that potential Zantac settlements may be on the horizon, potentially worth millions of dollars. “Bellwether” trials — which are typically viewed as a preview for potential settlements — may begin in 2022, though trials in the Zantac multi-district litigation have yet to be formally scheduled.

Manufacturers such as Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) and Sanofi continue to deny any wrongdoing and stand by the safety of the product. These and other Zantac manufacturers may come under pressure to settle Zantac claims, however, as lawsuit mount and juries potentially award significant damages to plaintiffs.

“How Much Can I Get from a Zantac Lawsuit?”

It is impossible to predict the value of a potential settlement with 100% confidence. That said, the evidence supporting Zantac cancer claims appears relatively strong, and legal analysts and plaintiffs’ attorneys predict that these cases may result in potentially significant settlements.

One attorney involved in the Zantac litigation recently observed that “Speculating at this point is not a very useful exercise,” however he noted that “If the litigation goes very well, the number I would pull out of thin air is between $150,000 and $750,000 with an average of $200,000.”

Overall, any potential Zantac settlement could be worth many millions or even billions of dollars. However, there are no guarantees and as of mid-2021, there have been no Zantac settlements.

How Do Settlements Work?

Thousands of Zantac lawsuits have been consolidated into multi-district litigation (MDL). MDLs are a legal mechanism used to consolidate similar claims in order to expedite their progress through the courts. In an MDL — unlike a class action — plaintiffs’ cases remain separate, but are typically divided into “tiers” when determining how to divide a potential “global” settlement.

Global Settlements

A “global settlement” is an agreement between a defendant and multiple plaintiffs, such as those individuals who have filed lawsuits against Zantac manufacturers like GSK and Sanofi. Global settlements usually involve extensive back-and-forth negotiations between defense and plaintiffs’ attorneys, and the amount of the settlement is often influenced by verdicts in early bellwether trials. In simple terms, the stronger the evidence supporting plaintiffs’ claims and the more significant the early verdicts are, the larger a potential global settlement will likely be — however, there are no guarantees.

Determining which global settlement “tier” a plaintiff may be assigned to typically depends upon the severity of the injury and the evidence supporting the case. Zantac claimants may qualify for different levels of Zantac payouts in any potential global settlement.

Remember, there have been no Zantac settlements as of mid-2021, and there are no guarantees that a Zantac settlement may be agreed to by defendants and plaintiffs. MDL settlements also require approval by the judge overseeing the MDL.

“Could I qualify for a potential Zantac settlement?”

The FDA has warned that Zantac is contaminated with NDMA, a potentially cancer-causing chemical and may cause as many as 20 different types of cancer. Victims meeting certain criteria may qualify for a lawsuit and be entitled to compensation in the form of a potential Zantac settlement or trial verdict.

In the aftermath of the FDA’s request that manufacturers withdraw Zantac and ranitidine from the market, Zantac claim attorneys have been filing lawsuits on behalf of those who have been diagnosed with cancer after taking Zantac or generic ranitidine.

You may qualify for a Zantac lawsuit if you meet the following criteria:

Used brand-name Zantac only
Suffered from at least one of the qualifying cancers (see below)
Must have used brand-name Zantac after October 1984
Must have used brand-name Zantac for a minimum of one year
Must have used brand-name Zantac once per week for a minimum of six months
Must have been diagnosed with a qualifying cancer within 20 years of last dose
Must not have been a smoker in the past 20 years if diagnosed with lung cancer
Must be 64 years of age or younger at the time of diagnosis if diagnosed with prostate cancer

Cancers that may qualify you for a Zantac claim:

Certain other criteria may apply. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Zantac lawsuit attorney, please call 1-800-525-7111.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, the federal MDL has limited the Zantac claims we can accept to bladder, esophageal, stomach, liver, and pancreatic cancers only. We understand that other cancers may be linked, but we are unfortunately unable to assist with these claims at this time due to evidence and recent court rulings.

IMPORTANT: A federal judge recently ruled against lawsuits concerning generic Zantac. At this point, we can only accept cases concerning use of brand-name Zantac.

To see if you qualify for a potential Zantac claim, please contact our Zantac lawsuit attorneys at 1-800-525-7111.

The consultation is FREE and you’ll only pay attorney fees if we win your case and recover financial compensation for you in a potential Zantac settlement or verdict.

“If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer after taking Zantac, you may be entitled to financial compensation and now is the time to have your claim investigated.”

–Gene Riddle, Zantac claim attorney at Riddle & Brantley

Call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s review your case. A Riddle & Brantley Zantac lawyer will listen to you, advise you on your best legal options, and help determine if you qualify for a Zantac claim.

Those who have suffered cancer potentially due to contaminated brand-name Zantac deserve justice — and may be entitled to significant financial compensation in the form of a potential Zantac settlement.

Why the Zantac Claim Attorneys at Riddle & Brantley?

The Zantac claim lawyers at Riddle & Brantley have been holding drug companies accountable since 1985. If you suffered cancer as a result of contaminated Zantac, we believe that’s wrong and we are committed to fighting for justice for victims.

Our Zantac lawsuit attorneys have been fighting on behalf of injured victims for more than 35 years, and we have more than 220+ years of combined legal experience.

We’re proud of our record of securing million-dollar verdicts and settlements for our deserving clients (see disclaimer below), and we’re humbled by the words our clients use to describe working with Riddle & Brantley:

“If you want a strong law firm that fights professionally for your rights and wins, call the Riddle & Brantley law firm.”

-Donyelle S., Riddle & Brantley client

Our Zantac claims attorneys are led by Gene Riddle, attorney and managing partner. Gene has been recognized as a member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, as well as Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100. He has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and in 2014 was honored with the Litigator Award (see disclaimer below).

We strive to treat every client like family and if you decide to hire a Zantac lawsuit attorney at Riddle & Brantley, we will fight aggressively for your right to justice and compensation through a potential Zantac settlement or verdict.

For a FREE, no-obligation consultation with a Zantac claims lawyer at Riddle & Brantley and to see if you may be eligible for any potential Zantac settlement, please call 1-800-525-7111 today.

There are no upfront costs or attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.

A Zantac cancer lawyer at Riddle & Brantley can advise you on your claim and help determine if you are eligible for a Zantac claim.

Call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s review your case.

Please call 1-800-525-7111 today for a free consultation concerning your potential Zantac claim. You may be entitled to compensation and we would love to help you seek justice.

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*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

*** Disclaimer: An attorney must meet certain requirements to join these organizations or receive these awards. For more information on Membership Criteria for Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, and the Litigator Award, please visit our Membership Criteria page. These awards and memberships should not be construed as a promise or guarantee of a similar result. Each case is different and must be evaluated separately.

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