“Will I Have to Go to Court for My Zantac Cancer Claim or Lawsuit?”
With thousands of Zantac cancer claims being filed, many claimants are concerned that they might have to go to court to recover damages. Many of our clients ask us, “Will I have to go to court for my Zantac cancer lawsuit?”
The short answer is that, it depends, but probably not.
About 90% of civil cases are settled before they make it to trial. While it is unlikely that Zantac claims will need to be litigated, there is no guarantee. Furthermore, if a claimant decides to litigate, there is no way to ensure that the verdict amount will exceed the settlement.
For these reasons, it is important to hire an experienced product liability attorney. Our firm can help you navigate the complicated process of filing a Zantac claim. At Riddle and Brantley, we understand how daunting a defective drug claim can be. Our Zantac cancer lawyers can help investigate your claim and walk you through the entire process from start to finish.
If you’re wondering “Will I have to go to court for my Zantac cancer claim?”, the answer is that no, you probably won’t have to. Filing a claim for damages due to cancer potentially caused by Zantac is relatively straightforward, and our experienced injury attorneys can help.
FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to recent developments in the litigation, our firm is no longer accepting Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.
Ranitidine Recall
In April 2020 the FDA released a statement requiring all drug manufactures to remove ranitidine from their heartburn medications. According to the FDA, Zantac and ranitidine may be contaminated with NDMA, which may cause cancer.
Many people took this over-the-counter medication to prevent and alleviate the side effects of acid reflux or heartburn.
Unfortunately, taking NDMA-contaminated Zantac or other heartburn medications containing ranitidine may cause as many as 20 different types of cancer, including:
- Liver cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Throat / nasal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Brain cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Lung cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Intestinal cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Leukemia
- Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
If you recently were recently diagnosed with a qualifying cancer and you used brand-name Zantac for at least six months prior to the diagnosis, you may be entitled to compensation.
For a FREE consultation with an experienced Zantac cancer lawsuit attorney, please call 1-800-525-7111 or complete the fast and easy form below.
There is never any obligation and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive financial compensation.
Call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s review your Zantac cancer claim. You may qualify for a Zantac lawsuit, and you may be entitled to compensation. In most cases, you won’t even have to go to court for your Zantac cancer case.
FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to recent developments in the litigation, our firm is no longer accepting Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.
What is a Mass Tort?
Both class actions and mass tort claims involve a specific group of individuals that share common injuries. These suits allow multiple people with similar damages to join a lawsuit. The main difference between class actions and mass torts is how the claim is treated.
For class actions, the claims are not considered individually, and all claimants will split the settlement or verdict award.
On the other hand, in mass torts, each individual’s claim and damages are evaluated independently. This means that mass torts claimants will obtain a judgement based on their specific injuries. Furthermore, if a claimant does not agree to his or her particular settlement, then they have the opportunity to go to court.
Currently, the Zantac claims are being filed as mass tort claims. These claims are a favorable way to file against drug companies because each individual person may react differently to contaminated drugs. Additionally, each claimant’s injury and damages will be assessed on an independent basis.
In other words, mass tort claimants do not split the settlement or verdict. Instead, every Zantac claimant will be entitled to their own recovery, if a settlement is reached or Zantac manufacturers are found liable. If a plaintiff is unhappy with their attributed settlement, then they have the option to litigate their claim.
Practically speaking, this means that for most claimants, the answer to the question, “Do I have to go to court for a Zantac lawsuit?” is no, at least probably not.
In order to file a Zantac cancer claim, however, it is important that you move fast. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Zantac lawyer, please call 1-800-525-7111.
There are no upfront costs and we don’t get paid unless you do. It’s as simple as that. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you won’t pay any attorney fees.
Please call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s review your case.
Experienced Zantac Cancer Lawyers Ready to Fight for You
FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to recent developments in the litigation, our firm is no longer accepting Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer after taking Zantac, you may be entitled to compensation and we would love to help however we can.
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 following cancers:
- Bladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- 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
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.
Certain other criteria may apply. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Zantac lawsuit attorney, please call 1-800-525-7111.
Riddle & Brantley’s Zantac cancer lawyers have more than 200 years of combined legal experience handling claims against potentially negligent drug manufacturers, and we’ve secured millions of dollars in compensation for deserving victims (see disclaimer below).
“This settlement changed me and my family’s lives.”
–Linda B., Riddle & Brantley client
Our team is led by Gene Riddle, who has been recognized for his results and experience by such organizations as Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and Super Lawyers. He received the 2014 Litigator Award and also maintains Martindale-Hubbell’s top attorney rating, AV Preeminent (see disclaimer below).
FEBRUARY 2023 UPDATE: Due to recent developments in the litigation, our firm is no longer accepting Zantac claims. Please stay tuned to our website for the latest information and updates.
For a FREE consultation with an award-winning Zantac cancer lawyer, please call 1-800-525-7111 or complete the fast and easy form below.
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 OR “mixed” use of brand-name Zantac and generic equivalents.
There is no obligation and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.
“It was nice to see Riddle & Brantley put me and my needs first.”
–R. Colley, Riddle & Brantley client
Call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s review your claim.
Justice Counts for those injured by potentially dangerous drugs like Zantac and ranitidine and we would love to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
*** 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, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 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.