Kentucky GLP-1 Lawsuit Overview
If you live in Kentucky and were diagnosed with NAION (Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy) after taking a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Trulicity, or Rybelsus, you may be eligible to file a claim in the federal GLP-1 NAION MDL (MDL 3163).
All GLP-1 NAION claims — regardless of where the plaintiff lives — are consolidated in MDL 3163 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under Judge Karen Marston. You do not need to travel to Pennsylvania to file. Your local attorney can handle your case as part of the MDL.
1 Years
Discovery Rule May Apply
Kentucky Statute of Limitations Details
Kentucky generally applies a 1-year personal injury limitations period, making early investigation especially important in pharmaceutical injury cases.
Who Qualifies in Kentucky?
To file a GLP-1 NAION claim as a Kentucky resident, you generally need:
- A documented prescription for Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or Trulicity
- An ophthalmologist's diagnosis of NAION or sudden optic nerve-related vision loss
- NAION developed during or after your GLP-1 drug use (not before)
- Filing within Kentucky's 1-year statute of limitations window
How the MDL Works for Kentucky Residents
Even though MDL 3163 is located in Pennsylvania, Kentucky residents can participate without traveling. Here's how:
- You hire a Kentucky-licensed attorney or a national mass tort firm
- Your case is filed in the MDL in Pennsylvania (or transferred there)
- All major MDL proceedings are handled by the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee
- You participate through your attorney, primarily via written correspondence and phone
- If your case goes to individual trial, it may be remanded to a federal court in Kentucky
Kentucky State Bar Resources
To find a licensed attorney in Kentucky, you can use the official state bar's attorney referral service:
Neighboring State Resources
Key Cities in Kentucky
GLP-1 drug users across Kentucky — including Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington — are eligible to participate in MDL 3163 regardless of their city.