UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

IN RE: ZANTAC (RANITIDINE) MDL NO 2924

PRODUCTS LIABILITY 20-MD-2924

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MAGISTRATE JUDGE BRUCE REINHART

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