Victoza Lawsuit Attorneys - Handling Cases Nationwide
Diabetes & Weight Loss Drug Injuries
Did you take Victoza and develop stomach paralysis, vision loss, thyroid cancer, or another serious complication?
You may be entitled to significant compensation. The dangerous drug attorneys at Reich & Binstock are helping victims file Victoza lawsuits nationwide. To schedule a free consultation with a Victoza lawyer, call 713-622-7271 or complete our contact form.
We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, so there are no fees unless we win.
Are You Eligible to File a Victoza Lawsuit?
If you answer yes to the following, you may be able to file a lawsuit.
✅ You took Victoza (liraglutide) as prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes
✅ You were diagnosed with gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, ileus, NAION vision loss, thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer or pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, or kidney failure
✅ You required hospitalization, surgery, or ongoing specialist treatment
✅ Your symptoms developed after you started taking Victoza or following a dose increase
✅ You have medical records documenting your diagnosis
You do not need a settlement offer or a court date to get started. Contact a Victoza lawyer now at 713-622-7271 for a free case review.
What Is the Victoza Lawsuit About?
Victoza is an injection-based prescription diabetes medication manufactured by Novo Nordisk. The active ingredient, liraglutide, is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that stimulates immediate insulin release and, over time, insulin production. This helps diabetics by slowing gastric emptying (the rate at which food moves through the stomach) while reducing cardiovascular risk.
Thousands of patients have reported dangerous side effects while taking Victoza. Case reports include gastroparesis, ileus, bowel obstruction, and permanent vision loss. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Novo Nordisk alleging that the company failed to provide adequate warnings about the diabetes drug’s potential health risks.
The history of Novo Nordisk shows that the company regularly acts in bad faith.
In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration added a black box warning for the risk of thyroid cancer, particularly thyroid C-cell tumors.
In 2017, Novo Nordisk paid a $58.7 million settlement for REMS violations and failure to warn about thyroid cancer risk.
In September 2025, the FDA issued a warning to Novo Nordisk for misleading advertising that downplayed the adverse side effects of Victoza.
The pattern is consistent: Novo Nordisk has repeatedly prioritized sales over developing safe drugs, and patients have paid the price.
Victoza Side Effects That Qualify for a Lawsuit
Victoza Gastroparesis Lawsuit (Stomach Paralysis)
GLP-1 drugs slow gastric emptying. For many patients, that process didn’t just slow digestion; it caused the stomach muscles to stop working.
Gastroparesis is a permanent condition that causes chronic nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, and dangerous malnutrition. Many patients require feeding tubes to eat for the rest of their lives.
Novo Nordisk failed to warn consumers about the increased risk of gastroparesis. The company’s post-market Victoza label has recently added references to intestinal obstruction, but these changes only came after Novo Nordisk made billions from deceiving thousands of patients.
To pursue a Victoza gastroparesis lawsuit, you must have medical documentation that includes a gastric emptying scintigraphy confirming delayed emptying. CT scans, MRIs, and endoscopies are generally insufficient under the MDL’s evidentiary standards. Our Victoza injury lawyers can help you recover significant compensation.
Bowel Obstruction, Ileus, and Intestinal Blockage
Because one side effect of Victoza use is slower gastric emptying, this leads to an increased risk of dangerous intestinal blockages. These Victoza injuries have put patients in the ICU and, in some cases, have been fatal.
Injuries that may qualify:
- Bowel obstruction requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment
- Ileus: complete cessation of intestinal muscle function
- Intestinal blockage requiring surgery or bowel resection
- Permanent digestive damage or ongoing motility disorders
- Death from intestinal blockages or complications
To file a Victoza lawsuit for intestinal blockages, you must have hospitalization records, surgical records if applicable, and diagnostic imaging confirming the blockage.
Victoza Vision Loss Lawsuit (NAION) – Blindness and Optic Nerve Damage
Numerous studies link Victoza (liraglutide) to Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy. This is a stroke of the optic nerve that causes sudden vision loss in one eye. NAION is permanent.
A 2024 study showed a 179% potential risk for NAION compared to users taking other related drugs.
According to the most recent Victoza label, Novo Nordisk fails to warn about vision loss or NAION. These cases are centralized in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
To file a Victoza vision loss claim, you must have comprehensive ophthalmology records showing a confirmation of NAION or another qualifying eye condition and a differential diagnosis ruling out other causes. A formal ophthalmological evaluation by a specialist is required. Our Texas vision loss attorneys can help determine if you’re eligible to file a Victoza lawsuit.
Victoza Thyroid Cancer Lawsuit
The type 2 diabetes drug’s label carries an FDA black box warning for risk of thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
Animal studies showed a heightened risk of thyroid cancer in rats and mice. As more humans became users, adverse event data of thyroid tumors and related Victoza injuries followed. In 9 years, the FDA received over 250 consumer reports of thyroid cancers, including 27 confirmed reports of MTC resulting in 2 deaths.
Because Novo Nordisk failed to disclose the risk of thyroid tumors, they paid a $58.7 million settlement for REMS violations, a drop in the bucket considering their $116+ billion in revenue for the same time period.
Despite the Victoza lawsuit, the manufacturer continued marketing the type 2 diabetes drug aggressively. Doctors continued prescribing the medicine.
If you were diagnosed with thyroid cancer, you may have a viable Victoza lawsuit if you:
- Developed MTC or thyroid C-cell tumors after taking Victoza with no prior personal or family history
- Weren’t informed of the black box warning when prescribed
- Were diagnosed with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) and were prescribed Victoza anyway
- Weren’t told to watch for a lump in the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or shortness of breath
Doctors who failed to screen or obtain informed consent regarding thyroid cancer risk may bear independent liability in addition to Novo Nordisk.
If you developed thyroid cancer after taking Victoza, contact our Victoza lawsuit attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Victoza Pancreatic Cancer Lawsuit and Pancreatitis Lawsuit (Acute Pancreatitis/Pancreas Inflammation)
There are several Victoza injuries linked to the pancreas. Clinical research has connected the type 2 diabetes drug to an elevated risk of harm to the pancreas since 2010. In 2013, the FDA announced the higher risk of pancreatitis and pre-cancerous cellular changes called pancreatic duct metaplasia.
The earlier Victoza injury cases focused heavily on pancreatic cancer. These were consolidated and ultimately dismissed in March 2021. A district court judge found insufficient evidence to establish a link between Victoza use and injury to the pancreas.
While scientific studies haven’t linked Victoza to pancreatic cancer in humans, many law firms, like ours, continue to help clients pursue legal action in state and federal courts after developing pancreatic cancer or acute pancreatitis. The increased risk of pancreatitis is a well-linked Victoza injury. Chronic pancreatitis is known to increase pancreatic cancer risk by as much as 26x.
Additionally, a 2016 LEADER clinical trial found 15 pancreatic cancer cases associated with Victoza vs 5 in the placebo group.
We can help pursue individual Victoza lawsuits in state courts depending on the facts.
Pancreatitis injuries that may qualify include:
- Acute pancreatitis requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment
- Necrotizing or hemorrhagic pancreatitis resulting in permanent organ damage
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic insufficiency resulting from repeated injury to the pancreas
If you developed pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer after taking Victoza, contact a Victoza injury lawyer for a free case evaluation.
Other Side Effects of Victoza That May Qualify for a Lawsuit
Victoza Gallbladder Lawsuit: Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Inflammation
Glucagon-like peptide 1 slows bile flow, creating a foreseeable danger. The FDA announced they were updating Victoza’s label to include acute gallbladder disease after thousands of people taking Victoza for type 2 diabetes reported harm, and clinical data made the potential risk undeniable.
Research consistently showed higher rates of gallbladder problems across all weight-loss categories, suggesting that factors beyond weight loss alone were responsible for the increased health risk.
Gallbladder problems that may qualify for a Victoza lawsuit include:
- Gallstones (cholelithiasis) requiring medical intervention
- Inflammation (cholecystitis) requiring hospitalization
- Biliary obstruction and biliary sludge
- Pseudo-obstruction of the bowel
- Cholecystectomy
To pursue a Victoza injury claim for gallbladder problems, you’ll need evidence showing you were diagnosed with one of the listed gallbladder problems, an ultrasound or CT showing gallstones or inflammation, or surgical records for cholecystectomy. Our Victoza injury lawyers can help you determine your next steps.
Victoza Renal Failure and Kidney Disease Lawsuit
Kidney problems are some of the most serious side effects and least discussed health risks among users. The connection is well-established. Victoza side effects, such as chronic nausea, persistent vomiting, and diarrhea, all cause dehydration that places extreme stress on the kidneys.
The dangerous side effect is included on Victoza’s label, stating that post-market reports indicate renal impairment, usually in association with “nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration, which may sometimes require hemodialysis.” It advises doctors to “use caution.”
Kidney problems that may qualify for a Victoza lawsuit include:
- Acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring hospitalization
- Worsening of pre-existing chronic renal impairment
- Acute kidney failure
- Permanent reduction in kidney function
- Need for dialysis in connection with dehydration
To pursue a Victoza lawsuit for kidney failure or other injuries, you’ll need medical evidence showing you were diagnosed with one of the Victoza injuries, lab results showing elevated creatinine or BUN consistent with acute kidney injury, hospitalization records, and dialysis records if applicable. Our Victoza attorneys will explain your legal options for compensation.
Diabetic Retinopathy Complications
Liraglutide’s mechanism to lower blood sugar levels is aggressive. While there are obvious benefits to regulating blood sugar, when blood sugar levels drop too quickly, these potential risks are swelling, hemorrhage, and accelerated damage to retinal tissue.
The health risk mirrors concerns raised across the GLP-! drug class as similar complications have been reported in post-market surveillance. Doctors who prescribe diabetes management drugs to patients with known medical histories of retinopathy are legally obligated to disclose this risk and monitor them closely. Many did not.
You may qualify for a Victoza lawsuit if you took Victoza for type 2 diabetes and experienced:
- Sudden vision loss or worsening symptoms
- Macular edema
- Retinal hemorrhage or neovascularization requiring laser treatment or surgery
- Significant, documented vision decline
- Permanent blindness tied to retinopathy progression
To pursue a Victoza lawsuit for diabetic retinopathy,
To file a Victoza diabetic retinopathy claim, you’ll need medical documents showing your retinopathy diagnosis or measurable worsening. Our Victoza lawyer team will evaluate your report and advise you of your legal options.
Is There a Class Action Lawsuit Against Victoza?
There is no Victoza class action lawsuit for injuries. Instead, thousands of individual lawsuits have been filed and centralized into multidistrict litigation (MDL). This is better for plaintiffs. While similar to what would be a Victoza class action lawsuit, the MDL’s payout is based on the plaintiff’s individual harm. Plaintiffs who have suffered the most serious side effects of Victoza stand to recover the most through the Victoza lawsuit.
Other Common Victoza Lawsuits Our Attorneys Handle
To learn more, contact our Victoza attorney team for a free evaluation by calling 713-622-7271.
Compounded Victoza Injury Lawsuits – Claims Against Pharmacies
Patients harmed by improperly compounded or mislabeled liraglutide may be able to take legal action directly against the pharmacy. This is separate from cases involving the diabetes drug manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Our Victoza lawyers review these reports individually.
Liraglutide Lawsuit – Generic Version of Victoza
In June 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Teva’s generic version of Victoza, liraglutide. Those taking the generic version of Victoza also suffered the same significant health problems as Victoza users.
Drug manufacturers of generic versions of diabetes drugs or other medications are generally required to use the same labeling as their brand-name counterparts. This can limit certain failure-to-warn claims in product liability litigation.
Individuals diagnosed with any injuries listed above may have legal options.
If you took generic liraglutide and suffered serious side effects, we can determine if you’re eligible to join the ongoing Victoza lawsuit.
Lawsuits Against Doctors For Failing to Disclose the Side Effects Victoza Reported in Clinical Trials
Healthcare professionals who prescribed diabetes medication Victoza/liraglutide to individuals diagnosed with known contraindications, such as a family history of MTC or MEN 2 syndrome, or healthcare professionals who failed to monitor for symptoms or signs, may face independent medical malpractice liability in Texas. Contact a Victoza lawsuit attorney to determine your legal options.
Wrongful Death
When someone taking Victoza/liraglutide dies from a diabetes medication-related complication, families may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas or their home state. Contact a Victoza lawyer to review what potential side effects would qualify.
Potential Victoza Lawsuit Settlements
Bellwether trials will drive potential Victoza lawsuit settlement negotiations once most law firms can establish how juries will respond to the evidence against the weight loss and diabetes drug manufacturers.
Novo Nordisk has previously paid a $58.7 million for the REMS violation in 2017 and $1.1 million to an individual with Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC).
We’re seeking significant damages in the Victoza lawsuit. Victims may be able to recover compensation for:
- past and future medical care (including home/vehicle modifications and medical devices)
- lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- pain and suffering
- wrongful death damages for family members
Victoza Lawsuit Update 2026: Where the GLP-1 Litigation Stands
Date | Development |
|---|---|
2009 | Pre-approval concerns raised about thyroid tumor risk |
January 2010 | FDA approves Victoza to treat Type 2 diabetes, reviewing objections |
June 2011 | FDA adds black box warning for thyroid C-cell tumors to the drug’s label after 25 thyroid cancer cases, 200+ pancreatitis cases, and 28 pancreatic cancer cases |
April 2012 | Public Citizen petitions the Food and Drug Administration for a Victoza recall |
2013 | MDL 2452 was created in the Southern District of California for pancreatic cancer cases. The FDA investigates whether incretin mimetics increased risks of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. After reviewing several animal study results, the FDA announced that researchers found evidence that linked Victoza to tumors in the thyroid glands of mice and rats. |
September 2017 | Novo Nordisk pays $58.7 million settlement for REMS violations and failure to provide adequate warnings about thyroid cancer risk |
March 2021 | MDL 2452 pancreatic cancer cases in the Southern District of California dismissed |
February 2024 | MDL 3094 was created in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for GLP-1 gastrointestinal issues |
June 2024 | Teva’s generic version of the brand-name Victoza (liraglutide) becomes available |
September 2025 | FDA issues warning letter to Novo Nordisk for misleading advertising |
December 2025 | MDL 3163 was created specifically for GLP-1 vision loss/NAION |
Early 2026 | 37 active NAION vision loss lawsuits pending in federal MDL; new cases being filed monthly |
As of April 2026, there are 37 active vision-loss cases in federal court involving glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs. That number is expected to grow significantly as the MDL expands. Victoza lawsuits for gastroparesis and other gastrointestinal issues remain active. Currently, there are over 3,000 cases pending against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly combined.
Why Choose Our Victoza Lawyers?
- Experienced in pharmaceutical litigation and mass torts
- Handling GLP-1 claims nationwide from Texas offices
- No upfront fees—contingency basis only
- Resources to take on Novo Nordisk
- Track record in dangerous drug cases
- Virtual consultations across the country
- Free, confidential case evaluations
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Victoza Lawsuit FAQs
Was Victoza Recalled?
No. Victoza remains on the market. The FDA has not ordered a recall despite Public Citizen’s petition, but has added a warning to the drug’s label for thyroid cancer risk and issued a warning letter for misleading advertising. Just because the FDA didn’t recall Victoza doesn’t mean patients can’t file a Victoza lawsuit.
Who Can File a Victoza Lawsuit?
Individuals who were prescribed and took Victoza and subsequently developed serious health problems that may be linked to the medication might qualify to file a lawsuit.
What Injuries are Alleged in the Victoza Lawsuit?
The following injuries are commonly discussed in Victoza lawsuits:
- NAION and other severe eye injuries
- Gastroparesis and gastrointestinal problems
- Pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer (in individual cases)
Are there Time Limits to File a Victoza Lawsuit?
Yes. Like most product liability litigation, statutes of limitations apply. This means there is a limited window of time after the injury to file a lawsuit. It’s important to consult an experienced attorney to understand deadlines that apply in your state.
Contact a Victoza Attorney For a Free Consultation
Novo Nordisk generated billions from Victoza while consumers suffered injuries the company failed to adequately disclose. That is the basis for active litigation now moving through federal courts. Our Houston personal injury attorneys have the experience and resources to take on pharmaceutical giants on behalf of those who deserve justice.
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