As readers probably know, Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs have exploded in popularity in recent years. While some are concerned about the long-term effects, many Americans have taken the lead on their weight loss journey.
Unfortunately, some of those users experienced serious side effects, which led to a class action lawsuit being filed against the company.
If you are one of these users, you may be eligible to join the class action lawsuit.
How to Join a Class Action Lawsuit Ozempic
To participate in the class action lawsuit, you must be under 75 years of age and experience a serious health problem, such as gastroparesis, gastroparesis, or gastric obstruction, while using Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus.
Additionally, these side effects should lead to a visit to the hospital for confirmation.
Other side effects experienced by users include vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain.
If you think you qualify, you may also join the lawsuit by filling out this form.
How does a class action lawsuit work?
Class action law has evolved over the past several decades. However, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have a specific rule binding class actions, known as Rule 23. The Legal Information Institute explains what a court must find to approve a class action lawsuit.
- The class size is so large that it is impossible to participate in the activity.
- Class members’ claims share a common question of law or fact.
- The claims or defenses of a proposed class representative are typical of the claims or defenses of the rest of the class.
- The proposed class representation adequately protects the interests of the class as a whole.
Simply put, multiple plaintiffs must all have sufficiently similar claims, so that the judgment will have broadly the same impact on all class members. If so, the matter is before the court. Did all of these plaintiffs actually suffer similar harm from the defendants?
How long does a class action lawsuit take?
Once again the answer is: It depends.
In some cases, the answer comes within 10 minutes! The defendant may try to reach a settlement with the plaintiff and end the case before it even begins. This usually means payment. A settlement can typically take up to nine months or a year, according to Top Class Actions.
But once a class action lawsuit goes to trial, it can take several years, typically two to three years, according to the Cochran Firm.