- Zantac Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
About The Zantac Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
Timing is crucial when filing a dangerous drug lawsuit, especially when it involves a medication that can cause cancer like Zantac (Ranitidine).
A statute of limitations is a law passed by a legislative body to set the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.
The statute of limitations for Zantac lawsuits varies by state, ranging from one year to six years, with most states being two or three years.
Below we will outline how much time you have in each US state between when injuries occurred from Zantac use, usually a cancer diagnosis, and when you are able to file a lawsuit against the drug’s manufacturers.
Since the FDA recall on Zantac (Ranitidine) occurred relatively recently on April 1, 2020, most cases should still be within the statute of limitations.
If that is not the case, your lawsuit could still be tried in multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Other exceptions may also be possible.
Certain exceptions to these rules vary upon state, so it is essential to contact a personal injury lawyer to help guide you through the litigation process for a Zantac lawsuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Zantac Statute of Limitations by State?
Above you’ll see a map breaking down the Zantac Statute of Limitations by state.
These are the likely statute of limitations for each state.
However, this is not a definitive guide to the Zantac lawsuit statute of limitations.
SOL varies case-by-case.
It is best to consult with an attorney to establish your statute of limitations to find out how long you have to file a Zantac lawsuit.
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States with a 1 Year Statute of Limitations for Zantac Lawsuits
These states generally have just a one (1) year statute of limitations from the day the injury/harm/diagnosis occurred or was discovered to when you are able to file a lawsuit against drug manufacturers:
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Tennessee
States with a 2 Year Statute of Limitations for Zantac Lawsuits
You generally have two (2) years from the date of injury/harm/diagnosis in these states to file a Zantac lawsuit:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
States with a 3 Year Statute of Limitations for Zantac Lawsuits
You generally have three (3) years from the date of injury/harm/diagnosis in these states to file a Zantac lawsuit:
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Washington DC
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
States with a 4 Year Statute of Limitations for Zantac Lawsuits
These states generally have a four (4) year statute of limitations from the day the injury/harm/diagnosis occurred or was discovered to when you are able to file a lawsuit against drug manufacturers:
- Florida
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Wyoming
States with a 5 Year Statute of Limitations for Zantac Lawsuits
This is the only state that generally has a five (5) year statute of limitations from the day the injury/harm/diagnosis occurred or was discovered to file a lawsuit against drug manufacturers:
- Missouri
States with a 6 Year Statute of Limitations for Zantac Lawsuits
These are the only states that generally offer a six (6) year statute of limitations from the day the injury/harm/diagnosis occurred or was discovered to file a lawsuit against drug manufacturers:
- Maine
- North Dakota
References
“FDA Requests Removal of All Ranitidine Products (Zantac) from the Market.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of the Commissioner, 1 Apr. 2020, https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-requests-removal-all-ranitidine-products-zantac-market.
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