Massive Zantac Product Liability Litigation Advances After Initial Settlements
Executive Summary
GlaxoSmithKline will continue to defend itself against all claims alleging ranitidine increased the risk of cancer. Four generic firms reach settlements in the first case that had been scheduled for trial. GSK, Sanofi and Pfizer could pay $1bn-$2bn each in potential settlements, an analyst predicts.
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