Ozempic Lawsuit

In February 2024, a federal panel consolidated at least 55 Ozempic and related lawsuits into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In addition to Ozempic, the lawsuits include other drugs in the GLP-1 receptor agonist class.

As of December 2024, there were 1,300 cases pending in the MDL. An attorney with Morgan & Morgan suggested the total number of cases may reach as many as 10,000.

Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk is facing multiple lawsuits alleging patients developed serious side effects such as gastroparesis, severe vomiting during, ileus and intestinal blockages after taking the drug. Litigation is currently in early stages, and so far these cases have not been consolidated into multidistrict litigation.

In addition to Ozempic lawsuits patients are filing against Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer has filed five suits against spas, weight loss clinics and compounding pharmacies. Novo Nordisk says it took action to protect patients from unlawful sales of semaglutide drugs for off-label uses not FDA-approved.

People who took Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes or Ozempic for weight loss are filing lawsuits after experiencing adverse reactions such as gastroparesis, severe vomiting or ileus while taking Ozempic or shortly after stopping the drug. Plaintiffs claim that the manufacturer failed to warn doctors and patients about these serious risks and side effects.

Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach fails to empty because the muscles either slow down or stop working completely. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, acid reflux, weight loss and loss of appetite. Currently, there is no cure for stomach paralysis. Treatments offer temporary benefits.

Similar to gastroparesis, ileus affects a person’s ability to digest food. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal cramps, nausea, constipation, vomiting, difficulty passing gas and difficulty tolerating a normal diet.

Lawyers Investigating Ozempic Vision Loss Lawsuits

A 2024 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found an association between semaglutide and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a condition that causes vision loss and blindness and lawyers began looking into potential Ozempic vision loss and blindness claims.

Compared with patients not on a GLP-1 agonist, overweight people who took semaglutide for weight loss had a more than sevenfold higher risk of developing NAION. People with Type 2 diabetes who took semaglutide has a fourfold higher risk.

NAION occurs when blood flow to the optic nerve stops, and there is no cure for it. Researchers think that GLP-1 drugs could affect the optic nerve, leading to development of the eye condition.

Patients who experienced stomach paralysis or severe vomiting for four weeks or more, who suffered an intestinal blockage or who received a diagnosis of ileus after taking Ozempic may qualify to file an Ozempic lawsuit.

Generally, lawyers do not take cases for people who had gastric bypass, gastric banding or gastric sleeve surgery. If you are being treated for cancer, you may not qualify. Only a licensed Ozempic lawyer can tell you if you qualify, so contact an attorney right away.

Expert legal counsel can help you determine if pursuing a lawsuit is the right action for you to take. Lawsuits can help people receive compensation to help cover medical expenses and lost wages.

The first step to filing an Ozempic lawsuit is to contact an experienced product liability attorney with expertise in pharmaceutical litigation. An experienced attorney can guide you through the process of filing and litigating your case.

For example, Consumer Notice works with the national award-winning law firm Morgan & Morgan. The firm filed the first Ozempic lawsuit on behalf of Jaclyn Bjorklund. Bjorklund suffered from severe vomiting and gastroparesis after taking Ozempic. The vomiting caused her teeth to fall out and led to several hospitalizations.

Finding the right representation for you can make a significant difference in your litigation experience. Potential compensation from a settlement or successful verdict depends upon the specifics of your individual case. Your lawyer will work to get you the maximum compensation possible.