Virginia GLP-1 Lawsuit Overview

If you live in Virginia 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
2 Years
SOL Type
Discovery Rule May Apply

Virginia Statute of Limitations Details

Virginia generally uses a 2-year personal injury limitations period, with limited discovery-rule application depending on cause of action.

Don't wait: The statute of limitations clock is running. If your NAION was diagnosed more than 1 year ago, your deadline is approaching. Consult an attorney now to confirm your specific filing window.

Who Qualifies in Virginia?

To file a GLP-1 NAION claim as a Virginia 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 Virginia's 2-year statute of limitations window
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How the MDL Works for Virginia Residents

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

  • You hire a Virginia-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 Virginia

Virginia State Bar Resources

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

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Neighboring State Resources

Key Cities in Virginia

GLP-1 drug users across Virginia — including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Richmond, Newport News — are eligible to participate in MDL 3163 regardless of their city.