Zantac Heart Burn Continues For GSK As US Court Ruling Allows Thousands Of Zantac Lawsuits To Move Forward
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
GSK Plc (NYSE:GSK) shares fell after a Delaware State Court ruling allowed over 70,000 lawsuits related to its discontinued heartburn drug, Zantac, to proceed. The ruling contradicts a previous Federal Court decision that dismissed similar cases. Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:SNY) also faces litigation and plans to appeal the decision.
June 03, 2024 | 1:53 pm
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GSK shares dropped 7.30% after a Delaware State Court ruling allowed over 70,000 lawsuits related to Zantac to proceed. This ruling contradicts a previous Federal Court decision and increases GSK's potential liability.
The court ruling allowing thousands of lawsuits to proceed increases GSK's potential liability, leading to a significant drop in share price. The market's reaction reflects concerns over financial and reputational impacts.
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Sanofi faces litigation related to Zantac and plans to appeal the Delaware State Court's decision. The ruling could lead to increased legal costs and potential liabilities for Sanofi.
Sanofi's involvement in the Zantac litigation and its intention to appeal the court's decision could lead to increased legal costs and potential liabilities, negatively impacting its stock price.
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