Texas GLP-1 Lawsuit Overview
If you live in Texas 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.
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Texas Statute of Limitations Details
Texas generally applies a 2-year period and can use discovery-rule accrual analysis when injury linkage was not reasonably knowable earlier.
Who Qualifies in Texas?
To file a GLP-1 NAION claim as a Texas 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 Texas's 2-year statute of limitations window
How the MDL Works for Texas Residents
Even though MDL 3163 is located in Pennsylvania, Texas residents can participate without traveling. Here's how:
- You hire a Texas-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 Texas
Texas State Bar Resources
To find a licensed attorney in Texas, you can use the official state bar's attorney referral service:
Neighboring State Resources
Key Cities in Texas
GLP-1 drug users across Texas — including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth — are eligible to participate in MDL 3163 regardless of their city.