Rybelsus Lawsuit Attorney

Let a Rybelsus Lawsuit Lawyer Assess Your Case and Determine Your Options

Recent multidistrict litigation (MDL) filed against the makers of Rybelsus, Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, and Zepbound accuses this company of manufacturing a dangerous drug that could cause serious health concerns among users.

While Rybelsus is effective at helping many users manage their Type II diabetes, some report experiencing significant symptoms and diagnoses that are life-altering.

Those who qualify to join the MDL include those who used Rybelsus (or another semaglutide medication) and developed any of the following conditions while on the medication or after stopping it:

• Blocked intestine (bowel obstruction) requiring hospitalization
• Gastric pacemaker or surgically implanted gastric stimulator
• Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) with or without hospitalization
• Ileus (intestinal blockage) diagnosis before November 2022
• Malnutrition requiring hospitalization
• Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
• Pulmonary aspiration while under anesthesia or during surgery
• Sudden blurred vision
• Sudden color vision loss
• Sudden dark area or shadow in vision
• Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
• Wernicke’s encephalopathy

We are offering free legal case consultations so you can learn more about the criteria and understand if you or a loved one qualifies to file a lawsuit and join hundreds who have already taken a stand against the drug company. You will need a diagnosis or documented history of these symptoms in your medical records, as well as documentation of your Rybelsus prescription and use.

What Is Rybelsus?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rybelsus as the first oral semaglutide medication for Type II diabetes in September 2019. This came two years after the release of the injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist Ozempic.

It is currently available in a tablet form that users take daily with water. It is popular among those looking for the blood sugar management and weight loss benefits of semaglutide without the weekly injections.

It is part of the pending lawsuits and mass tort against its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk. Plaintiffs in these lawsuits allege that the manufacturer was aware of the possibility of serious side effects but failed to warn users.

How Can a Rybelsus Lawsuit Lawyer Keep Me Updated About This Case?

At the Goldwater Law Firm, we work with law firm partners who are representing plaintiffs in this case. When you work with a dangerous drug lawyer to file a complaint and join the mass tort, they will represent your best interests, keep you updated about the case progress, explain what to expect, and ensure you can always get answers to your questions quickly.

The Rybelsus lawsuit, technically known as MDL 3094 IN RE: Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) Products Liability Litigation, is in its earliest stages as of August 2024. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation only consolidated the lawsuits in February 2024. Multidistrict litigation, while faster than clogging the lower courts with hundreds of similar cases, moves slowly.

Currently, the case is in pretrial motions and discovery under the watchful eye and direction of  U.S. District Judge Karen Spencer Marston in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Latest Case Update for MDL 3094

MDL 3094 continues to grow each month. This is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as more potential plaintiffs learn of the mass tort and the possibility of getting justice while working alongside others who suffered similar injuries.

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation reported 346 pending actions in the MDL as of August 1, 2024.

Unless there is a successful settlement offer, this case likely has several more years before its conclusion. Following the pretrial motions and discovery, the case will move into bellwether trials. These are several jury trials that will occur under Judge Karen Spencer Marston. They provide a way for everyone involved to see how jurors respond to the evidence in the case.

Your Rybelsus Lawsuit Lawyer Knows How MDLs Work

Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a process that consolidates many cases into one mass tort in a U.S. District Court. This serves several purposes:

• It prevents lower courts from being overrun with hundreds of similar cases.
• It allows plaintiffs to pool their resources to take on huge corporations.
• It prevents defendants from needing hundreds of legal teams to handle many cases at one time.

The MDL process begins when the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation considers a case for consolidation. They assess the case and determine if it is a good fit. If so, it consolidates all the cases and assigns them to a judge in a U.S. District Court. Each case remains separate, but the plaintiffs’ lawyers work together to build a strong case and take on the defendant or defendants.

The case is consolidated for:

• Pretrial motions
• Investigation and discovery
• Bellwether trials
• Settlement offers, under some conditions

While this process moves slowly, it is not as slow as it would be to work through hundreds or even thousands of individual cases in lower courts. Often, the discovery process or convincing wins in bellwether trials spur settlement offers to all or many plaintiffs.

When a plaintiff does not drop their case or accept a settlement offer, and the MDL concludes, the case can return to its original jurisdiction to go to trial. This is rare, but it does occur in some cases.

How Much Can a Lawyer Recover for Me in the Rybelsus Lawsuit?

As of August 2024, there are no settlement offers in the Rybelsus lawsuit. This case is still in its earliest stages, so we do not expect any offers in the near future. However, it is important to understand how settlements work in these cases.

One way multidistrict litigation differs from a class action is that each plaintiff’s case is valued based on their unique damages. In a class action, everyone in the class receives the same portion of the offer. In an MDL, the plaintiffs must document their losses and the severity of their injuries to ensure they can recover a fair payout based on the applicable laws.

Some of the recoverable damages in the Rybelsus lawsuit could include:

Treatment

These are the bills associated with treating and managing the serious health concerns that developed following Rybelsus use. In some cases, this can quickly reach five or even six figures. Treating serious gastrointestinal concerns or fighting cancer is not inexpensive.

Future Care Costs

You can also seek compensation for future care and support costs related to your side effects or conditions. This could include ongoing testing for a cancer relapse, requiring medical care for digestive system issues, or managing a new disability caused by your condition.

Income Losses

Serious illness often leads to missed time at work and significant income losses. You can seek compensation for the paychecks you missed because of your Rybelsus-related injuries.

Diminished Earning Ability

When injuries or side effects become permanent, you may be unable to return to your previous work or rejoin the workforce. To this end, you may recover future lost income, often known as diminished earning capacity.

Related Expenses

Treating and living with a significant health condition, plus fighting the manufacturer of the dangerous drug in court, can cost a lot of money out of pocket. Some of these costs may be recoverable through the settlement offer or verdict payout.

Intangible Losses

If you developed a serious health condition after taking Rybelsus or a related drug, you likely suffered noneconomic damages, too. This includes the frustration, physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other intangible losses you experienced because of your symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages may be available under some circumstances in the Rybelsus lawsuit. Generally, juries award punitive damages when there is clear evidence that the defendant acted in a particularly negligent or intentional way. Some states limit punitive damages or disallow them entirely. There is no way to know whether punitive damages may be available in the Rybelsus case at this early stage.

What Should I Do If I Believe I Qualify for the Rybelsus Lawsuit?

If you took Rybelsus, Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Trulicity, Victoza, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and developed one of the related health conditions listed in these lawsuits, you should discuss your legal options with a personal injury lawyer familiar with this case as soon as possible. Our team is reviewing cases, and our co-counsels are representing victims across the country. We have someone near you to help you handle your case.

It is also important that you begin saving all files, bills, and other documents that could play a role in your case. You will need records to show when you took Rybelsus, when your symptoms began, when you received a diagnosis, the treatment you endured, and if you still have symptoms.

While you should contact our team as soon as possible for a free consultation, we also want to ensure you are fully focused on your health and well-being. We believe healing physically and emotionally is most important. After you speak to our team and we connect you with one of our partner law firms, you can continue your treatment, rehabilitation, and healing. Your lawyer will take care of the rest.

What Is the Timeline for This Case?

There are deadlines for filing a Rybelsus lawsuit, but the one that applies to you depends primarily on your location. Each state sets a statute of limitations that applies in these cases. A few states offer up to a year to sue; several offer five or six years. Most fall somewhere in between.

In most cases, the countdown begins the day you receive your diagnosis. However, exceptions do exist, so reach out to our team even if you do not believe you have time left to sue. Missing this deadline will jeopardize your right to recover compensation, so meeting the deadline is crucial.

How Our Team Approaches Rybelsus Lawsuit Cases

The Goldwater Law Firm, with help from our law firm partners, is helping individuals who used Rybelsus or another semaglutide medication and developed serious health concerns get justice. We also work with families who lost a loved one to one of the severe conditions linked to these drugs.

Our firm has more than 20 years of experience with cases against big corporations. This experience and our history of results have led to us becoming one of the most recognized law firms in the country.

We understand why you’re feeling frustrated and unsure about your next steps. We are here to review the facts of your case and explain your rights and next steps. You can count on us and our co-counsel to treat you with respect, compassion, and dedication. We will fight for justice in your case. We do not believe these massive pharmaceutical companies should walk away without consequences while consumers suffer from life-altering health concerns.

Our team, along with our co-counsels, comes with many advantages for consumers. When you hire us, you can count on:

• Representation by some of the largest and most successful law firms
• Access to a large network of experts and specialists
• No upfront fees or costs
• An attorney who works based on contingency fees