What Are the Qualifications for an Ozempic Lawsuit?

February 16, 2026
By Jon C. Boesen
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People are asking us, “What are the qualifications for an Ozempic lawsuit?” as more patients report serious complications from GLP-1 medications. Lawsuits with Boesen Law are being investigated across the country.  

At Boesen Law, we are currently reviewing cases involving serious, documented injuries linked to specific name-brand GLP-1 medications, and certain medical and timeline requirements must be met.

Below is a clear explanation of the qualifications we are currently using to evaluate cases.

Quick Answer: Who Qualifies for an Ozempic Lawsuit?

You may qualify if:

  • You took a name-brand GLP-1 medication

  • You used the medication for at least 30 days

  • You were later diagnosed with a serious qualifying injury

  • You required medical treatment or hospitalization for the condition

  • The medication was not compounded semaglutide

Each case is unique, but these are the core factors our GLP-1 lawsuit lawyer team at Boesen Law look at when reviewing potential claims.

For answers to your questions, call:
(303) 999-9999

Which Medications Are Included?

Boesen Law is investigating cases involving the following name-brand GLP-1 medications:

  • Ozempic

  • Wegovy

  • Rybelsus

  • Mounjaro

  • Saxenda

  • Trulicity

  • Zepbound

At this time, we are not accepting cases involving compounded semaglutide or non-brand formulations.

What Injuries May Qualify for an Ozempic Lawsuit?

To qualify, the injury must be serious and medically documented. We are currently reviewing cases involving diagnoses such as:

  • Intraoperative pulmonary aspiration

  • Ileus or bowel obstruction

  • Severe or permanent stomach paralysis

  • Gastroparesis

  • Other serious gastrointestinal injuries

  • Gallbladder removal

    • (For Ozempic cases, exposure must have occurred prior to the label change in March 2022)

  • Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE)

    • (For non-Trulicity cases only)

  • Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)

  • Suicide or fatal injury linked to medication use

These injuries typically involve significant medical complications and long-term health consequences.

Medical Treatment Is Required

Another important qualification is that the patient must have required medical treatment or hospitalization related to the injury.

This may include:

  • Emergency room visits

  • Hospital admissions

  • Surgical procedures

  • Specialist treatment

  • Diagnostic imaging or testing

The only exception to this requirement is in cases involving suicide, where hospitalization prior to death may not apply.

Medical records are often used to verify diagnosis and treatment, but an attorney can help obtain those records if needed.

How Long Must the Medication Be Taken?

For most cases, the medication must have been taken for at least 30 days.

This helps medical experts evaluate the timeline and determine whether the medication may have contributed to the injury.

If you are unsure how long you took the medication, pharmacy records can often confirm this information.

Cases We Are Not Accepting

Not all injuries qualify for litigation. At this time, Boesen Law is not accepting cases involving:

  • Kidney disease

  • Kidney failure

  • Kidney cancer

  • Pancreatitis

  • Pancreatectomy or pancreatic cancer

  • Compounded semaglutide products

While these conditions can be serious, current litigation is primarily focused on other injuries.

Eligibility criteria may evolve as research and litigation progress.

Why Are People Filing Ozempic Lawsuits?

Many lawsuits allege that manufacturers:

  • Failed to adequately warn patients about severe gastrointestinal complications

  • Did not sufficiently communicate risks related to delayed gastric emptying

  • Failed to provide adequate warnings about surgical or anesthesia-related complications

As more medical studies and adverse event reports emerge, additional claims continue to be investigated nationwide.

Why Documentation Matters

To determine whether someone qualifies, attorneys often review:

  • Prescription records

  • Medical records

  • Hospital discharge summaries

  • Imaging or diagnostic reports

  • Surgical records

Even if you do not have all of these documents, a law firm can often help obtain them.

Is the Ozempic Lawsuit a Class Action?

GLP-1 cases are generally handled as mass tort litigation, not class actions.

This means:

  • Each person files an individual case

  • Compensation is based on individual injuries

  • Evidence and discovery may be coordinated nationally

This structure allows seriously injured patients to pursue full compensation.

When Should You Contact a Lawyer?

It’s a good idea to speak with an attorney if:

  • You were hospitalized after taking a GLP-1 medication

  • You were diagnosed with gastroparesis or bowel obstruction

  • You experienced serious complications requiring surgery

  • Your doctor diagnosed a condition linked to delayed gastric emptying

There are deadlines for filing claims, so it is best to seek legal advice sooner rather than later.

Speak With Boesen Law About an Ozempic Lawsuit

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury after taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 medication, Boesen Law may be able to help.

We offer:

  • Free consultations

  • No upfront fees

  • Case evaluations to determine eligibility

Boesen Law Helps victims of dangerous drugs pursue justice and compensation.

Call (303) 999-9999 to speak with our team or request a confidential case review.

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