South Carolina GLP-1 Lawsuit Overview

If you live in South Carolina 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

South Carolina Statute of Limitations Details

South Carolina generally allows 3 years and applies discovery-rule concepts in many injury actions.

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 South Carolina?

To file a GLP-1 NAION claim as a South Carolina 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 South Carolina's 3-year statute of limitations window
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How the MDL Works for South Carolina Residents

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

  • You hire a South Carolina-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 South Carolina

South Carolina State Bar Resources

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

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Neighboring State Resources

Key Cities in South Carolina

GLP-1 drug users across South Carolina — including Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill — are eligible to participate in MDL 3163 regardless of their city.