{
  "schemaType": "LegalCase",
  "title": "Ozempic / Semaglutide (GLP-1)",
  "shortName": "Ozempic",
  "slug": "ozempic",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://tortsignals.lawtegic.solutions/torts/ozempic",
  "description": "Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists (Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) are linked to severe gastroparesis, intestinal obstruction, and gallbladder injuries. Plaintiffs allege Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly failed to warn about delayed gastric emptying despite internal knowledge dating to clinical trials. With tens of millions exposed and the MDL still in early bellwether selection, CPL remains at floor pricing.",
  "body": "Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists (Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) are linked to severe gastroparesis, intestinal obstruction, and gallbladder injuries. Plaintiffs allege Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly failed to warn about delayed gastric emptying despite internal knowledge dating to clinical trials. With tens of millions exposed and the MDL still in early bellwether selection, CPL remains at floor pricing.",
  "tortSignalScore": 94,
  "opportunityScore": 91,
  "riskScore": 22,
  "mdl": "MDL 3094 (E.D. Pa.)",
  "docket": "MDL 3094 (E.D. Pa.)",
  "drugName": "Ozempic",
  "defendant": "Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly",
  "primaryInjury": "Gastroparesis, intestinal blockage, NAION vision loss",
  "jurisdictionLead": "Pennsylvania",
  "stage": "mid",
  "campaign": "OPEN",
  "caseValueRange": "$75K – $400K per qualifying claim (estimated, pre-bellwether)",
  "litigationStatus": "MDL 3094 consolidated February 2024 in E.D. Pennsylvania before Judge Pratter. Bellwether selection underway. First trials projected late 2026. Over 1,800 cases pending federally; thousands more in state court.",
  "attorneyAction": "Open intake now. The bellwether window is the lowest-CPL period of any GLP-1 docket. Geographic priority: PA, NY, NJ, FL, TX, CA. Document medication history, hospitalization records, and pre-existing GI conditions for case strength scoring.",
  "qualifies": "Patients prescribed Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, or Zepbound for ≥6 months who developed: (1) diagnosed gastroparesis, (2) intestinal obstruction or ileus requiring hospitalization, (3) gallbladder removal, or (4) NAION-related vision loss.",
  "competition": "moderate",
  "recentNews": [
    {
      "date": "Apr 14, 2026",
      "source": "Reuters",
      "headline": "Novo Nordisk faces 1,800+ Ozempic gastroparesis suits in MDL 3094"
    },
    {
      "date": "Apr 09, 2026",
      "source": "Law360",
      "headline": "Pa. judge sets bellwether discovery deadlines in Ozempic MDL"
    },
    {
      "date": "Apr 02, 2026",
      "source": "FDA",
      "headline": "FDA updates GLP-1 label warnings for ileus and gastroparesis risk"
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What is the Ozempic lawsuit about?",
      "a": "Plaintiffs allege Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly failed to warn about severe gastroparesis, intestinal obstruction, and gallbladder injuries linked to GLP-1 agonist medications including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound."
    },
    {
      "q": "Who qualifies for an Ozempic claim?",
      "a": "Patients with ≥6 months of GLP-1 use who developed diagnosed gastroparesis, intestinal blockage requiring hospitalization, gallbladder removal, or NAION vision loss."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the estimated case value?",
      "a": "Pre-bellwether estimates range from $75,000 to $400,000 per qualifying claim. Final values will depend on injury severity and bellwether outcomes expected in 2026–2027."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the current status of the Ozempic MDL?",
      "a": "MDL 3094 was consolidated in February 2024 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Bellwether selection is underway with first trials projected for late 2026."
    },
    {
      "q": "What should plaintiff attorneys do now?",
      "a": "Open intake immediately. The pre-bellwether window offers the lowest cost-per-lead of any GLP-1 docket. Prioritize Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, Texas, and California."
    }
  ],
  "publisher": {
    "name": "LawTegic Solutions Media",
    "brand": "TortSignal",
    "url": "https://tortsignals.lawtegic.solutions"
  },
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-18T21:13:54.658Z"
}