Maryland GLP-1 Lawsuit Overview

If you live in Maryland 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.

Statute of Limitations
3 Years
SOL Type
discovery

Maryland Statute of Limitations Details

Maryland generally uses a 3-year limitations period and frequently applies discovery-rule analysis for latent injuries.

Don't wait: The statute of limitations clock is running. If your NAION was diagnosed more than 2 years ago, your deadline is approaching. Consult an attorney now to confirm your specific filing window.

Who Qualifies in Maryland?

To file a GLP-1 NAION claim as a Maryland resident, you generally need:

  1. A documented prescription for Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or Trulicity
  2. An ophthalmologist's diagnosis of NAION or sudden optic nerve-related vision loss
  3. NAION developed during or after your GLP-1 drug use (not before)
  4. Filing within Maryland's 3-year statute of limitations window
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How the MDL Works for Maryland Residents

Even though MDL 3163 is located in Pennsylvania, Maryland residents can participate without traveling. Here's how:

  • You hire a Maryland-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 Maryland

Maryland State Bar Resources

To find a licensed attorney in Maryland, you can use the official state bar's attorney referral service:

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Neighboring State Resources

Key Cities in Maryland

GLP-1 drug users across Maryland — including Baltimore, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bowie — are eligible to participate in MDL 3163 regardless of their city.