Thousands Are Suing Over Ozempic, Wegovy, and Similar Weight-Loss Drugs

GLP-1 drugs — a class of medications first developed for type 2 diabetes and later widely prescribed for weight loss — are at the center of thousands of personal injury lawsuits across the country.

As of April 2026, more than 3,500 cases have been filed in a special federal court process in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where a single judge oversees all the cases together. The people suing say they developed serious health problems after taking these drugs — and that the companies that make them did not adequately warn patients about the risks.

What Drugs Are Involved

All of these belong to the same drug class. They work by slowing digestion and reducing appetite — which is also at the heart of the injuries being reported.

What Injuries Are People Reporting

The most commonly reported injury in these lawsuits is gastroparesis — sometimes called stomach paralysis. In this condition, the stomach takes far longer than normal to empty. Symptoms include severe nausea, vomiting, bloating, and an inability to keep food down. In serious cases, it requires hospitalization, feeding tubes, or surgery. About 75% of the cases filed list this as the primary injury.

Other injuries reported include:

• Intestinal blockages (ileus)
• Gallbladder problems requiring surgery
• Other severe digestive conditions

A separate group of lawsuits has also been filed by people who say these drugs caused sudden vision loss from a condition called NAION — damage to the optic nerve that can be permanent.

What the Drug Labels Say

In January 2025, Ozempic’s label was updated to say the drug is “not recommended in patients with severe gastroparesis.” But the label does not state that the drug itself can cause gastroparesis in people who didn’t have the condition before — which is exactly what many people in these lawsuits say happened to them.

Where the Cases Stand Right Now

The court process is still in early stages. Both sides are exchanging evidence, and judges are working through key questions about which medical experts can testify and what they can say. A key deadline for certain legal motions passed on April 28, 2026.

The next big milestone will likely be bellwether trials — where a small number of individual cases go before juries to give both sides a clearer picture of how things might play out. Those are expected sometime in mid-to-late 2026. No settlements have been reached as of today.

Who May Be Affected

It may be worth looking into your options if:

• You took Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Trulicity, or another GLP-1 drug for weight loss or diabetes
• You developed gastroparesis, severe nausea or vomiting, intestinal problems, gallbladder issues, or vision changes while taking the drug or shortly after stopping
• You needed medical treatment — a hospital visit, a procedure, or ongoing care — because of those problems

These are serious medical conditions, not minor side effects. If your health was significantly affected, it costs nothing to find out if you may qualify for help.

Common Questions

What is gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis — also called stomach paralysis — is a condition where the stomach empties much more slowly than it should. It can cause severe nausea, vomiting, bloating, and an inability to eat. In serious cases, patients need hospitalization or feeding tubes.

I took Ozempic for diabetes, not weight loss. Can I still file?

Yes. The lawsuits cover people who took these drugs for any reason — whether for diabetes management or weight loss — and developed serious side effects.

Has anyone settled these cases yet?

As of April 2026, no global settlements have been reached. The case is still in early stages with trials expected later in 2026.

What is a bellwether trial?

A bellwether trial is a small set of individual cases that go before a jury first, to give both sides a better idea of how the broader group of cases might play out. The results can push both sides toward a broader settlement.

How do I know if my symptoms qualify?

If you took an Ozempic-type drug and needed medical care because of stomach, bowel, or vision problems, it may be worth getting a free case review. Use the form on this page — there’s no cost and no obligation.