New Jersey · Zantac claim: what to ask and what to do

Zantac claim: what to ask and what to do in New Jersey

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in New Jersey?

New Jersey has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2) with the discovery rule applicable. New Jersey courts apply a Daubert-based reliability standard for expert testimony under N.J.R.E. 702, similar to federal court. New Jersey is home to major pharmaceutical manufacturers and has historically served as a pharmaceutical mass tort venue (Vioxx litigation, NPC litigation). A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from date of cancer diagnosis discovery (Daubert-based expert standard)

Sanofi has significant New Jersey operations, creating strong jurisdictional contacts.

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

New Jersey has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims and uses a Daubert-based standard for expert admissibility under N.J.R.E. 702. New Jersey is a historically significant venue for pharmaceutical mass tort litigation — multiple major pharmaceutical manufacturers are headquartered in New Jersey and its courts have extensive experience with complex drug cases. New Jersey claimants face a 2-year SOL.

Medical facilities in New Jersey

  • Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering — Basking Ridge

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Zantac claim: what to ask and what to do overview. This page covers the local information available for New Jersey.

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