Statement: Zantac (ranitidine) litigation

GSK PLC

23 June 2023

 

Issued: 23 June 2023, London UK

Statement: Zantac (ranitidine) litigation

 

GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today confirmed it has reached a confidential settlement with James Goetz, and the case he filed in California state court, set to begin trial on July 24, 2023, will be dismissed. The settlement reflects the Company's desire to avoid distraction related to protracted litigation in this case. GSK does not admit any liability in this settlement and will continue to vigorously defend itself based on the facts and the science in all other Zantac cases.

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