Last week, attorneys representing plaintiffs in the Ozempic lawsuits filed a revised master complaint in the MDL (Multidistrict Litigation). This updated document refines the allegations against the defendants that include Novo Nordisk, with a sharper focus on claims regarding the drug’s role. It causes gastrointestinal injuries and other serious side effects.
What is a master complaint? In an MDL, a master complaint combines common allegations and claims from individual lawsuits into one unified document, providing a clear framework for the litigation. Plaintiffs then file short-form complaints that reference the master complaint, detailing their unique experiences and specific claims. This process streamlines the legal proceedings and ensures consistency across the cases.