For thousands of years, (1) people valued the mineral asbestos for its ability to resist fire. For well over a century, people have observed that those who worked with asbestos developed “sickness of the lungs.” Despite that hazard, asbestos was used in industry for decades. Workers who were exposed to it began to develop mesothelioma, (2) lung cancer, (3) and other serious health problems. Today, companies that took advantage of asbestos workers are being compelled to compensate victims of asbestos-related injuries.
While medical science can treat the symptoms of asbestos-related diseases, medical treatment is expensive, and insurance often fails to cover all the costs. If you’re researching the topic, you probably know how mesothelioma affects the body, (4) and how it can incapacitate victims and make any kind of work impossible. Patients need to spend their time and energy on managing the cancer, yet they still have to think about paying bills and providing for their families.
Knowledgeable asbestos attorneys, like those at Weitz & Luxenberg, can help you recover compensation for your injuries. Weitz & Luxenberg has been involved with mesothelioma litigation for over 30 years. In that time, we’ve represented thousands of clients and obtained billions of dollars through trial and settlement while holding negligent companies responsible for their actions.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and expensive cancer. Treatment can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in medical expenses alone, and most medical insurance plans do not cover all of the costs.
Unfortunately, if your insurance company feels that any one of these items is not a necessity, it may not cover its cost.
Victims of asbestos disease and their families may be eligible for compensation for a variety of damages in addition to the direct costs of treatment. For instance, compensation for pain and suffering caused by an asbestos-related injury may be available. Family members may be compensated for the loss of a spouse or parent who dies of an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis.
To receive mesothelioma compensation, those affected must file a legal claim. Lawyers who specialize in asbestos and mesothelioma claims can work with their clients to obtain the evidence necessary to prove that someone worked in a place that exposed him or her to asbestos.
This process can be very complicated. Determining asbestos exposure and the negligent parties can take a lot of time and effort. The attorneys at Weitz & Luxenberg are highly experienced in the process of obtaining the proper documentation. We have an Asbestos Litigation group at the firm that includes attorneys, investigators and support staff to assist in the process.
Compensation may be available from several sources. A lawsuit can produce compensation either by a courtroom trial verdict or by a settlement reached through negotiation. In most cases, filing an asbestos lawsuit is a strong preference, as it applies legal pressure on the defendants to come forward with a mesothelioma compensation offer.
You can initiate a lawsuit to receive asbestos compensation if you have a diagnosed asbestos-caused disease, or if that disease has claimed a loved one. Depending on your circumstances, you also may be able to file other types of asbestos compensation claims.
Many companies that caused asbestos injuries have chosen to avoid future asbestos lawsuits by establishing an asbestos bankruptcy trust. (6) While such an arrangement allows a company to avoid a lawsuit, it does not allow it to avoid liability – and the obligation to pay compensation – if someone can prove that his or her asbestos injury was caused by exposure to that company’s products.
State workers’ compensation claims systems (7) may provide an additional source of asbestos compensation. Workers’ compensation is paid monthly to people injured or sickened on the job. It is intended mainly as a source of replacement income for a defined amount of time, and it serves to help pay medical bills. The amount of compensation paid is set by law, but usually makes up for only a portion of a person’s lost wages.
Veterans Administration (VA) benefits may be available if the patient served in the U.S. military or is the spouse or child of a former member of the armed forces. Two VA benefits programs (8) are available: Disability Compensation pays a monthly sum to veterans who meet certain criteria concerning their asbestos exposure, while Dependency and Indemnity Compensation pays a monthly sum to surviving spouses and dependent children.
The time it takes to receive compensation varies. People often wait the longest to receive compensation from a lawsuit resolved by trial – that process can take anywhere from at least a year to several years. By contrast, compensation from a settlement usually arrives within eight weeks of the time an agreement is reached, although the settlement itself may take a year or more to achieve. Compensation from asbestos trusts, workers’ compensation and VA benefits may come within six to 26 weeks after submission of compensation claims.
The process of receiving compensation from lawsuits, insurance or benefits begins with filing a claim, and you must make sure you submit your claim by the applicable filing deadline. The filing deadline depends on the statute of limitations, a law that establishes how much time you have to file your claim after diagnosis of or death caused by an asbestos-related illness. Every state has a different statute of limitations, and in many cases the deadline is easy to miss unless you act promptly upon receiving your diagnosis or beginning treatment.
If you feel like you want to take the next step to file an asbestos claim, you will need to retain the services of an asbestos compensation lawyer or law firm to assist you with the claims process. Please contact Weitz & Luxenberg’s Asbestos Litigation group. Our team will evaluate your case for free to determine if you are eligible for a claim and what kind of claim to file.
While asbestos cases are some of the longest continuous mass torts in the nation’s history, there isn’t an unlimited amount of time allowed to file a case. Asbestos cases are different than other cases in that diseases like mesothelioma can take many years to appear after exposure. In many cases it is necessary to conduct months of research into a victim’s work history to find the source of the asbestos exposure and the negligent party.
Again before you wade through this information yourself, it would be a good idea to contact a lawyer to help determine the statute of limitations for the case in your state and generally evaluate the individual merits of your case.
A law firm that specializes in asbestos claims can help you obtain all the compensation for which you’re eligible. The amount of compensation you may receive can depend not only on the type of asbestos disease involved and the extent of the losses you suffered because of that disease, but also the knowledge, skill and talent of the asbestos compensation lawyer or law firm you retain to represent you.
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Getting compensation can improve an asbestos disease victim’s quality of life and state of mind. For example, if you are medically eligible to participate in clinical trials involving experimental drugs for the treatment of mesothelioma, appropriate financial resources may help you do so. Participation in clinical trials is often free, but the travel costs to the research institution and the costs of lodging and food during trials are not.
You are not the only one affected by the cancer. Being out of work means that your family has one less provider. Asbestos compensation can help ease your family’s mortgage payments or ensure that your children can go to college. It can help you maintain the best possible quality of life, given the circumstances.
We know that nothing about this process is easy. Our job is to give you the resources, information and support you need to claim and receive asbestos compensation. Weitz & Luxenberg is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm whose attorneys have secured financial compensation via favorable verdicts and settlements for people afflicted with mesothelioma and other asbestos injuries*. We may be able to help you, too. For a free consultation and more information about your legal options, please complete the form on this page or call us at (917) LAWYERS.
At 67, Bill was excited to begin enjoying his retirement years. He and his wife had plans to tour the country in their RV. However, Bill was feeling tired for about a month now, like he was beginning to come down with something.
Fortunately, his wife insisted he see his doctor before heading out on the road. Bill was shocked to learn he had pericardial mesothelioma. He had no idea how he got it. The news was devastating, but the doctor said Bill had been diagnosed just in time.
Learn more about pericardial mesothelioma, its overall outlook, and possible treatment options. You can also find information on how to take possible legal action and pursue compensation.
Pericardial mesothelioma is an exceptionally rare, aggressive cancer that originates in the mesothelial cells of your heart. Any tumors that form initially in the heart are highly unusual. In the case of pericardial mesothelioma, researchers of one study found that out of 500,000 autopsies the incidence rate of pericardial mesothelioma was less than 0.01%. (1)
Like other forms of mesothelioma, including testicular mesothelioma, pericardial mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Not as much is known about pericardial mesothelioma as we know about peritoneal mesothelioma and pleural mesothelioma. (2)
What is known is that the latency period from the time you are exposed to asbestos to the time your mesothelioma is diagnosed can take anywhere from 15 to 40 years. Sometimes longer. (3)
The pericardium is a protective lining, a kind of fluid-filled pouch surrounding your heart. This pouch or sac also protects the “roots” of your primary blood vessels as they join and travel in and out from your heart. (4)
These major blood vessels include:
Basically, the pumping of your heart is what keeps nutrients and oxygen flowing throughout your body. Every single organ in your body stops working well when your heart stops working well — your kidneys, your liver, your stomach, your intestines, and your brain. (9)
Because mesothelioma that originates in the heart is so rare, pericardial mesothelioma symptoms are vague and nonspecific. In fact, the disease is so rare that you need to look for case studies in scientific research about single individuals. (10) (11)
Generally, you might feel symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma due to problems with your heart and lungs first. Shortness of breath and chest tightness could be initial signs of pericardial mesothelioma. (12)
According to another case study, the patient had been feeling generally unwell for about a month. Tiredness and weakness are part of what is called malaise. The patient had also been experiencing a sense of running out of air after exerting himself. He had lost some weight and was experiencing swelling in his lower limbs. (13)
A definitive diagnosis of pericardial mesothelioma may require actual surgery to remove the mass. In worst case scenarios, a definitive diagnosis isn’t made until after a patient has died and a medical examiner conducts an autopsy. (14)
Were you or a loved one diagnosed with pericardial mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos? We can help.
Get a Free Case ReviewOne thing to know about heart tumors is that symptoms that come on quickly are generally more concerning than slow, gradual symptoms. Pericardial mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer affecting the heart, so it has some things in common with symptoms of heart tumors: (15)
Mesothelioma is a very specific type of cancer. You can get it in the mesothelium — protective lining — surrounding your lungs, testicles, abdomen, or heart, but it’s basically all the same type of cancer. Pericardial mesothelioma is still mesothelioma. (16)
What we know for sure is that asbestos exposure is the cause of all forms of mesothelioma. Sadly, we’ve known about the huge risks of asbestos exposure for decades.
Breathing in asbestos fibers is a huge danger. Working in industries that involve manufacturing, installing, or repairing asbestos-containing products such as insulation, brakes, shingles, fireproofing, and building materials is particularly hazardous. (17)
If you live with someone who works around asbestos, you can be exposed to asbestos from that person’s clothes. Someone can even carry asbestos fibers on their skin. That kind of contact is called secondary exposure. (18)
Diagnosing pericardial mesothelioma is hard. Typically, patients do not receive treatment early in this disease. (19)
Each person who develops pericardial mesothelioma tends to be a one-of-a-kind patient. There may be standard treatments for other types of diseases. However, for pericardial mesothelioma, a standard set of procedures does not exist. (20)
Generally, doctors begin treatment with surgery when the disease is localized to a specific area of the heart. The surgery may be radical, but doctors try to remove the entire tumor. (21)
Pericardial mesothelioma tends to spread quickly. If doctors consider pericardial mesothelioma life expectancy in general, the prognosis is not good. Typically, patients diagnosed with this disease live less than 6 months following diagnosis. However, patients have been diagnosed with pericardial mesothelioma, undergone immediate surgery, and lived several more years without the tumor returning right away. (22) (23)
Wherever mesothelioma develops in your body, it means you were exposed to asbestos at some point. Maybe it was through the work you do. Maybe it was through an asbestos-containing product. The thing about asbestos is that it only takes a tiny amount to lead to severe illness.
Companies have known for decades that asbestos causes cancer. They should have done the responsible thing and protected their workers from asbestos exposure. They should have made sure the products they sold to consumers were safe. Some companies simply chose not to do the right thing. They were more concerned about making as much money as possible, keeping their shareholders happy.
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma pericardial of primary origin, you may be entitled to compensation. Companies who knowingly put people’s lives at risk may be held liable for negligence. You can pursue compensation. These companies should be held accountable for their wrongful actions.
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(917) LAWYERSIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pericardial mesothelioma, know that support is available. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. Many organizations offer all kinds of support for people diagnosed with cancer, including:
Pericardial mesothelioma is a rare cancer that forms in your heart. Like all forms of mesothelioma, this cancer is aggressive. The sooner you are diagnosed, the sooner you can receive the help you need.
This disease is caused by asbestos exposure. Companies have known this for decades. They could have warned people or taken necessary safety precautions, but they didn’t. We believe they should be held responsible.
Weitz & Luxenberg can help. We have been helping people diagnosed with mesothelioma for nearly 40 years. In fact, it’s been our mission. We started our firm to help victims of asbestos exposure. And we have secured more than 13 billion dollars on behalf of our clients.
You don’t have to face this diagnosis alone. We encourage you to contact us for a case evaluation at no charge. We can help you explore your legal options. Feel welcome to call us at (917) LAWYERS or fill out the form on this page to find out more.
Updated October 2025
Mt. Sinai used Facebook advertisements and installed a piece of code (called the Pixel) and a data tracking tool (called CAPI) on its websites. Users of these websites had no idea these devices had been keeping track of everything they did.
Potentially hundreds of patients like you may have had your medical information gathered and shared — without your knowledge.
The clients already in our class action lawsuit had no idea their private information was being passed on to Facebook. They had no idea their every keystroke or action on the website was being monitored.
Mt. Sinai may have passed along this patient info:
If you or a loved one was impacted by the Mount Sinai Meta pixel data breach, our team is here to help.
Contact Us Today for a Case Evaluation.Class action lawsuits involve a potentially large number of people all harmed in a similar way. Already, lawsuits have been filed against leading tech companies for allegedly breaking multiple privacy laws. A major complaint is “mass theft of personal information and violations of privacy, property, and consumer rights.” (1)
In another class action lawsuit, plaintiffs allege Zoom “invaded the privacy of millions of users by sharing personal data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn.” Zoom agreed to pay $86 million to settle the suit. (2)
Many people ask about the difference between a lawsuit and a class action lawsuit. The answer is a lawsuit can be filed by any one individual harmed by a person, institution, or company. For example, if a person dies due to a doctor’s or hospital’s errors, family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, there is another option when dozens of people have been harmed in the same way by the same institution, such as Mt. Sinai. In this situation, a class action lawsuit can expedite the litigation process and resolve multiple claims at the same time.
Contact your insurance company if your personal medical information was compromised. Also reach out to all your health care providers. Also, contact your state government office that is responsible for overseeing patient medical care.
Contact an attorney at Weitz & Luxenberg. Our firm with experience handling class action lawsuits. This includes data privacy issue cases and data breaches.
Talking with an attorney you feel comfortable with — such as one of our attorneys who has handled cases involving the illegal sharing of people’s medical information — is a good way to find out about the legal process.
Learn more about the Mount Sinai Meta pixel lawsuit and how we can help if you or a loved one was impacted.
Get Your Free Case EvaluationIn October 2023, Weitz & Luxenberg filed a class action lawsuit against Mt. Sinai Health System, Inc., for sharing patient private medical information illegally to a third party. Patients at any of Mt. Sinai’s Health System campuses may have had their medical information compromised.
Mt. Sinai’s health system consists of eight hospital campuses: Mount Sinai, Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, and Mount Sinai South Nassau. The lawsuit also involves six endoscopy centers, five ambulatory surgery centers, and two urgent care centers.
In our Meta pixel lawsuit, we claim Mt. Sinai’s illegal actions included:
If Mt. Sinai compromised your personal information or that of a loved one in any way, consult with an experienced class action attorney regarding your legal options. This attorney should have considerable experience handling complex class action lawsuits. At W&L, our attorneys do. Not only do they have experience — they have success.
When you speak with your attorney, provide all the information about your situation as you can. Your attorney guides you through the process of joining our class action lawsuit.
Mt. Sinai violated patient trust. They tracked and shared your confidential medical information without your knowing it and without your agreement.
In June 2025, we won a settlement of $2.85 million from the University of Rochester Medical Center for this very situation. We would love the opportunity to do the same for you.
Weitz & Luxenberg is a national law firm standing up for regular people. Our experienced attorneys are prepared to pursue this class action lawsuit until we achieve a just resolution for our clients. We will not stop fighting until you and other victims have been duly compensated.
W&L has the resources to stand up to all offending parties — no matter how big they are or how much clout or money they have. For more information and a free consultation, we invite you to contact us by calling (917) LAWYERS or filling out the form on this page.
As Mike was showering one night, he felt a small lump in his right testicle. He didn’t think too much of it at the time. At a family reunion just the day before, he was tossing the football around with his small grandsons. They had gotten a bit carried away at one point and smashed into him between his legs.
He hurt plenty at the time, but it didn’t last. Mike figured that whatever this was, it would go away on its own. However, several weeks later, Mike was concerned enough to contact his doctor. It turns out, Mike has testicular mesothelioma.
Find out more about testicular mesothelioma, your prognosis, and treatment options. We also provide information about your possible legal options and financial compensation.
If you or a loved one has suffered from testicular mesothelioma cancer due to asbestos exposure, our team of experienced lawyers is here to help.
Get a Free Case ReviewTesticular mesothelioma develops in a very specific part of the testicle called the tunica vaginalis. Testicular mesothelioma is incredibly rare. Less than 1% of all forms of mesothelioma originate in the tunica vaginalis. (1)
Testicular mesothelioma is most likely to be diagnosed in men 55 to 75 years of age. The frequency rate goes up as men get older. Men over 80 years of age have a nearly 20 times higher rate of being diagnosed with testicular mesothelioma compared to men younger than 50. (2)
Exposure to asbestos is a key risk factor for developing any kind of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma has a long latency period. This means you can be exposed when you’re in your 20s, and not develop mesothelioma for decades. (3)
Due to its rarity, people don’t often suspect mesothelioma of being in your testicles. Most people think of it as starting in the lining around your lungs. Mesothelioma can also form in the lining around your abdomen, and the sac around your heart. (4)
If you have been exposed to asbestos, check for these common signs of testicular cancer periodically. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer, and your signs of cancer in general can be similar. Typical symptoms to be aware of include: (5)
Another symptom you might notice is a buildup of fluid in your scrotum. Your scrotum is the covering of skin over your testicles. Some of these first signs are subtle. Also, keep in mind that testicular cancer usually starts in just one testicle. (6)
The earlier you discover something unusual, the more likely you can get it taken care of. Particularly if what you discover is testicular mesothelioma, early diagnosis can make all the difference. (7)
The earlier your diagnosis, the less invasive and intensive your treatment is likely to be. Diagnosis of any disease when it has advanced means you need more rigorous treatment. (8)
These are some of the tests used to diagnose testicular cancer: (9)
When it comes to testicular mesothelioma, like other forms of mesothelioma, asbestos is the culprit. The problem starts when you inhale or ingest asbestos fibers.
You can be exposed to asbestos at your place of work, in your garage doing car repairs, at home doing a remodeling project, or many other places. Many of the products you use or are near can cause asbestos exposure.
Asbestos exposure is something all forms of mesothelioma have in common. People indirectly exposed to asbestos can also get mesothelioma. (11)
Asbestos fibers are tiny. They can become stuck wherever they go in your body — in organs or cavities. They are foreign objects that lead to inflammation. (12)
Asbestos exposure can lead to irrevocable cellular damage. This damage can lead to cancerous cells. These cells replicate themselves over and over again, changing the tissues around them. Membranes that have been damaged thicken. Fluid builds up in otherwise open spaces in membrane layers. (13)
When it comes to treatment options, the less advanced your testicular mesothelioma is, the better. Mesothelioma is aggressive and can spread fast. (14) (15)
According to the National Cancer Institute, you have a better prognosis if your lump is caught when it’s about the size of a pea. If the lump is contained and hasn’t spread anywhere, your doctor may be able to surgically remove it entirely. (16)
At this early stage, you might also undergo radiation and chemotherapy. Your prognosis is good if all the mesothelioma has been removed and destroyed. (17)
However, with mesothelioma, this window could close fast. It’s critical to remember that the type of cancer you have, and the speed of diagnosis, matter more than where cancer is initially found in your body. In other words, you might think testicular mesothelioma is less deadly because it formed in your testicle rather than a lung. (18)
Sadly, no matter where you develop mesothelioma, it is a deadly cancer. If mesothelioma forms in your testicle, those cancer cells can easily pass into your bloodstream or lymph nodes. From there, those mesothelioma cancer cells can travel just about anywhere in your body, including your lungs. (19) (20)
If mesothelioma testicular cancer travels to your lungs, it’s still testicular mesothelioma. The process of moving to another part of your body is called metastasis. Once testicular mesothelioma has metastasized, your prognosis for treatment and recovery is far less optimistic. (21)
These types of treatment are possible. The specific combination depends on your unique circumstances. (22)
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with testicular mesothelioma, you were probably exposed to asbestos at some point in time. Maybe it was 40 years ago for one summer. Or every day for 30 years at your auto manufacturing job. Or 20 years ago when you were a baby, when you were exposed to talcum or baby powder contaminated with asbestos.
You may not be able to pinpoint your exposure, but asbestos exposure is to blame. Inhalation or ingestion of just a few asbestos fibers can lead to this severe illness decades later.
The companies responsible for your asbestos exposure don’t care that you might get sick. They pay more attention to the money they’re making than the dangers they create.
But you have legal options, and Weitz & Luxenberg can help you with them. Asbestos is a known carcinogen. When companies recklessly and irresponsibly make and sell dangerous products, we can hold them accountable. And you may be entitled to financial compensation.
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma, you can turn to these organizations for support. In addition to general information, they offer support whether you’ve been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are facing the loss of a loved one:
Testicular mesothelioma starts in the testicle. But above all, it is a form of mesothelioma. To fight against this disease, you need to act fast.
When it comes to mesothelioma, asbestos exposure is the culprit. You need a law firm that knows how to fight and win asbestos exposure legal cases.
That is where a national firm like Weitz & Luxenberg can make all the difference for your family. For roughly 40 years, we have targeted companies that act irresponsibly and expose people to asbestos. We hold them accountable at every turn.
Were you or a loved one diagnosed with testicular mesothelioma cancer after being exposed to asbestos? Call us for an initial legal consultation at no charge.
(917) LAWYERSW&L has a solid history of winning asbestos lawsuits for people with mesothelioma. Over the years, we have secured $26 billion on behalf of our clients. We encourage you to contact us now for more information about how we can help you.
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Updated September 2025
Asbestos exposure in the military is not uncommon. Military personnel found their health jeopardized by simply performing everyday job tasks. For most veterans, exposure involved breathing in dust laced with asbestos fibers. (1)
For example, one of our clients was an Army mechanic. He was first exposed to asbestos through working on vehicle brake systems that involved installation, blowing out, and sanding.
Later in his career, our client worked as a boiler tender at a Navy shipyard. In this capacity, he removed, rebuilt, and installed boilers on ships. He repaired or replaced burner gaskets, worked on soot blowers, and cut block insulation and brick.
Diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2019, he turned to Weitz & Luxenberg for help. Our attorney legally went after the asbestos products manufacturers.
If you or a loved one are a veteran faced with an asbestos-related disease, W&L is here. We can help you evaluate your legal options and take the next steps to get any compensation you deserve.
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Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber found in rocks and soil. It was used in all kinds of manufacturing and construction due to its strength and heat resistant qualities. (2) These same qualities made asbestos ideal for products with military applications — specifically heat resistance, fireproofing, and insulation. (3)
A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) information sheet explains, “Asbestos is most hazardous when it is friable. This means asbestos material that is easily crumbled by hand, thus releasing fibers into the air.” Airborne fibers can be inhaled. (4)
Asbestos exposure can have serious health effects, including: (5) (6)
The deadliest of these asbestos-related diseases is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is incurable. (7)
Notable symptoms of mesothelioma include: (8)
The sad truth about mesothelioma in the military is that 30% of the people diagnosed with mesothelioma in the U.S. are veterans. (9) Nearly 900 new cases are diagnosed each year. (10)
Initial asbestos exposure in the military came from using contaminated materials or products while on military bases — performing job tasks — during 1930-1980. Military usage of asbestos peaked during World War II. It continued through Vietnam and even into the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (11)
Asbestos was not only strong and fire resistant, but also cheap — making its military applications even more attractive. (12) Military bases often found asbestos contained in the insulation, wallboard, piping, plumbing, sealers, and adhesives of the buildings. Asbestos could also be found in cement, roofing, and floor tiles. (13)
Asbestos was used on planes. It was onboard ships such as cruisers, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and submarines. It was also used in transport vehicles. Asbestos could be found in sleeping quarters, pump rooms, boiler rooms, and mess halls — anywhere there was insulation. (14)
Bans on the use of most types of asbestos began in 1989, due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, all forms of asbestos were not completely banned until 2024. So, older military buildings, vehicles, ships, and equipment may still contain asbestos. (15) (16)
Are you a veteran or military service member diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure? Contact us today for a free legal consultation.
Get a Free Case ReviewThe VA notes members of all branches of the military had the potential to be exposed to asbestos if they worked in: (17) (18)
Additionally, the VA acknowledges that personnel who worked with these products were likely exposed to asbestos:
Even veterans who served in Iraq may have been exposed to asbestos when buildings were damaged. (19) While asbestos exposure impacts all branches of the military, it affects them differently.
For Air Force personnel, asbestos exposure likely occurs on bases. Older buildings on base may be filled with asbestos-containing materials. (20)
Air Force planes may contain asbestos parts (heat shields, engine parts, and brake pads), putting mechanics at risk for exposure. Also, families are at risk of secondary exposure from any asbestos dust the mechanics bring home on their clothes. (21)
Army personnel were at risk of exposure on military bases due to asbestos materials in base buildings. These items include shingles, paper products, and floor and pipe coverings. (22)
Army vehicles contained asbestos parts, known as friction parts. Army mechanics had the job of replacing or repairing brake pads, clutches, and gaskets on transport and combat vehicles. (23)
“Navy veterans are the most likely of all military personnel to develop an asbestos-related disease,” according to the Purple Heart Foundation. The Navy made extensive use of asbestos insulation throughout ships because it does not break down in water. Ship builders and those repairing or performing maintenance were most likely to be exposed. (24)
Marine Corps veterans, like Navy veterans, were at great risk for exposure to asbestos. Marines were transported onboard ships. While onboard, Marines performed maintenance duties such as repairing gaskets or removing insulation. (25)
Exposure to asbestos in the Coast Guard often came while working in shipyards or onboard vessels. Asbestos could be found in pump rooms, boiler rooms, sleeping quarters, and mess halls. Any fibers released onboard could travel throughout the ship. (26)
The military and mesothelioma connection is well documented. Military personnel are at high risk of occupational exposure to asbestos. They experience higher than normal rates for asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is terminal. It is often diagnosed later in life due to the lag time between exposure and the onset of symptoms. (27) Most people diagnosed with the disease do not live more than 18 months after diagnosis. (28) Symptoms of mesothelioma can take 20 to 50 years to present after exposure. (29)
People who receive an asbestos-related diagnosis — especially mesothelioma military personnel — endure more than just the physical impact of the disease. Mesothelioma military vets and their families endure an emotional toll as well.
You must fight the disease, face financial concerns, and make decisions about the future well-being of your family. It is a tremendous burden at a time when your resilience is low.
But, you do not have to face it alone. Get the legal guidance and support of recognized professionals — such as the attorneys at W&L. With us, you can be confident of obtaining justice in spite of any struggles you face.
Don’t know where to start after your mesothelioma diagnosis due to military asbestos exposure? Call for a free legal consultation.
(917) LAWYERSSince our founding as a law firm, Weitz & Luxenberg has been helping military personnel, veterans, and their families win asbestos exposure cases. Our attorneys can help you pursue financial compensation for your health issues, including mesothelioma.
We hold companies accountable for the harm their products have done to you and for their callous disregard for the lives of members of our military community. Find out more about your legal options.
Veterans are facing asbestos-related diseases. This is the result of exposure to asbestos through products the manufacturers knew were toxic and harmful to humans. The actions of these companies are reprehensible. They allowed greed and negligence to take precedence over concern for the health and safety of the military community.
W&L attorneys are committed to the pursuit of justice. With an entire team of attorneys focused on asbestos litigation, we have the resources and dedication to hold these companies responsible. We can fight your legal battle while you focus on your health.
Our attorneys are compassionate and experienced. Our firm has a winning reputation in asbestos litigation. We have won $26 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Many of them are veterans, just like you.
Don’t wait. Contact us by calling (917) LAWYERS, or filling out the form on this page, if you got sick from military asbestos exposure. An attorney can respond quickly, and there is no charge for your initial consultation.
Updated July 2025
During the COVID pandemic, Grand Design took advantage of consumers. The company decided it could make a lot of money selling RVs to people looking to avoid crowds, travel the country, and start a new life.
The demand for this new life grew. Due to labor changes, material shortages, and supply chain issues, Grand Design cut corners. The company sacrificed quality in favor of increased quantity. They opted for profit over safety.
To put it simply:
You may be eligible to join our class action lawsuit against Grand Design if you meet these qualifications:
If you’ve experienced frame issues with your Grand Design RV, you may be owed compensation.
Contact Us TodayThe frame of your RV is the underlying foundation. Everything else sits on top of it. The frame itself is safe and effective only when it carries a specified load or less. This is called the “gross vehicle weight rating.”
The weight of the housing unit on top must be safely distributed throughout the frame. If a company goes over that weight at any point in the creation of a floor plan, the frame has a “latent defect.” That defect can lead to frame failure.
Frame failure can endanger the lives of the people towing the RV. Frame failure can also potentially endanger the lives of everyone else on the road.
“Frame flex” is basically frame failure. “An RV frame is designed to handle the stress of traveling on roads. The frame is meant to handle moving at certain speeds and handling the usual kinds of problems that drivers encounter on road surfaces,” says James Bilsborrow, W&L partner and consumer protection co-chair.
“The RV frame is meant to flex and absorb those stresses as long as whatever is sitting on top of it does not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating. However, exceeding that weight limit flexes the RV frame beyond its capabilities. It can only bend a certain amount and still be safe. The results can be disastrous,” adds Mr. Bilsborrow.
Towing excess weight can damage the RV significantly. The RV frame can bend way beyond its limits. A frame failure defect can lead to all kinds of problems.
Common symptoms of problems include:
Many people who purchased these RVs are joining our Grand Design frame flex lawsuit, based on problems with the vehicles.
Purchasers of Grand Design RVs have experienced:
One of the worst things Grand Design did was to cover up the frame defect in its RVs. They knew because they were making larger and heavier designs of their living quarters. However, Grand Design didn’t modify the frame. The underlying frame wasn’t built to accommodate these newer models.
The company aggressively marketed these heavier RV models. The company made false statements and misled customers.
The company promoted their RV models as full-time living quarters. The company:
In addition, Winnebago’s CEO publicly dismissed complaints as “misinformation” even though more and more purchasers were using their Grand Design RV warranty to make claims. All of this was taking place along with an ongoing, active federal investigation.
Joining our class action lawsuit against Grand Design is easy. Just follow these steps:
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When companies put their bottom line first and fail to safeguard consumer health and well-being, we are there. We don’t stop fighting until we achieve just compensation.
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Contact Us for a Free ConsultationHere are some FAQs that purchasers of Grand Design RVs are asking. For more information, contact Weitz & Luxenberg directly at (917) LAWYERS.
If you purchased a Grand Design Reflection, Influence, Solitude, or Momentum model between 2020 and 2023, there’s a good chance your RV frame is liable to fail if it hasn’t already. During these years, Grand Design upped its production of models — increasing the overall RV weight — but did not redesign the frames to hold that weight. They also took shortcuts to sell as many RVs as possible to make as much money as possible.
If you join our class action lawsuit you may be able to get fully compensated for any money you paid to get your RV repaired.
You may still be entitled to compensation if you experienced frame failure or were compelled to sell your Grand Design RV at a loss because it is defective.
Weitz & Luxenberg has already filed a Grand Design RV lawsuit. All you need to do is contact us about joining our class action lawsuit. You can begin the process now.
Updated April 2025
Weitz & Luxenberg is taking cases for this new class action lawsuit. We filed it on behalf of people affected by the chemical explosion that happened outside of Atlanta in late September.
If you lived in the area impacted by the BioLab chemical fire — and have suffered any negative effects — consider taking legal action. You deserve to obtain compensation for the harm BioLab’s negligence has caused you.
“It is hard to image what people in Georgia are going through right now. Suddenly, poisonous gases and chemical fumes invaded their lives and forced residents to evacuate or shelter in place,” says James Bilsborrow, a partner at W&L and co-chair of our firm’s Environmental, Toxic Tort, & Consumer Protection practice group. He was appointed in November 2024 to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee leadership for this litigation.
“In addition to affecting their health — now and maybe in the future — toxins have affected properties and residents’ ability to live without interference in their homes. They have been forced to evacuate, and nobody is helping them pay for those expenses. Their future is so uncertain, right now,” Mr. Bilsborrow emphasizes.
People in Conyers, Georgia woke up to an environmental disaster. A chemical fire broke out on the roof of a local BioLab plant on Sunday, September 29, 2024. It spewed thick dark plumes of smoke, releasing the strong odor of chlorine throughout the greater Atlanta area.
Tens of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes and businesses or ordered to shelter-in-place. The fire broke out at the plant around 5 a.m. Sunday morning, when a sprinkler head malfunctioned. (1)
If you or a loved one have been exposed to environmental pollution, contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Get a Free Case ReviewBioLab, a swimming pool and spa treatment products manufacturer, has been the site “of an industrial accident for the third time in the last two decades,” according to one news source. (2)
BioLab had similar incidents in Conyers in 2004 and 2020. This leads some residents to claim any company exhibiting this “pattern of negligence shows they have little regard for safety precautions.” (3)
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported a BioLab incident in 2016. Trichlorisocyanuric acid was left in the company’s waste storage site in 3.5-gallon buckets and it then began to smoke. (4)
Chemicals from the BioLab fire burned for several days. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other environmental officials have been monitoring air quality So far, they have detected emissions of chlorine and bromine, both of which are toxic. (5)
According to a Georgia Tech professor, chlorine particles in the air over Decatur increased 1,400 times more than normal, while bromine particles increased by 170 times as of Monday, September 30, 2024. (6)
Meanwhile, the fire not only impacted the city of Conyers, but also much of Rockdale County. Areas affected include:
Also affected were:
If you live in one of these areas, you may have been exposed to toxic chemicals — including chlorine and bromine. It is also possible there were other, as yet unknown, hazardous chemicals released in the fire.
You need to monitor your health for any symptoms of adverse health effects. Harmful chemical exposure can cause these symptoms: (7)
More serious harmful chemical exposure can also cause:
If you suffer any of these symptoms seek medical attention immediately.
You do not have to suffer acute health effects to be adversely impacted by the BioLab fire. The fire could have other long-lasting effects on you:
BioLab’s history of similar incidents indicates the company failed to exercise due care in preventing fires or protecting the environment and local residents. It can be held legally responsible for the damage and harm it has caused.
W&L has a long and successful record of standing up to large corporate environmental offenders, like BioLab. When companies are recklessly negligent, we hold them accountable. We work to get you the financial compensation you deserve.
Our record of success includes the $600 million settlement of the Norfolk Southern train derailment case in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents there suffered serious health effects from chemical exposure after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in their community. Not only that, but the environmental damage meant years of cleanup and recovery time.
Consequences of environmental catastrophes are long-term, and victims should not have to face it alone. Call us at (917) LAWYERS or fill out the form on this page. Our lawyers take up the fight on your behalf, to get you the optimum compensation the law allows.
The BioLab fire is in Conyers, Georgia. The smoke from the fire could reach areas within a 50-mile radius of Conyers including Rockdale, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Newton, and Fulton counties. (8) (9)
BioLab manufactures swimming pool and spa cleaning products. The fire in Conyers, Georgia was in a warehouse containing 99% trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), used to make chlorinated tablets that control bacteria and algae. Also in the warehouse was 99% dichloroisocyanuric acid (DCCA) used to make shock treatments to break down contaminants. (10)
Symptoms of high level exposure to chlorine gas include: (11)
At lower levels of exposure, these symptoms may be delayed.
There is some dispute over exactly what caused the BioLab fire in Georgia. According to Rockdale County’s Fire Rescue Chief, the BioLab fire resulted from a malfunction of a sprinkler head and a chemical that reacted with water, creating the toxic plume. (12)
Yes, several class action lawsuits have been filed against BioLab. A judge has ordered all class action lawsuits against BioLab to be consolidated. (13) Weitz & Luxenberg partner James Bilsborrow was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for this litigation.
Weitz & Luxenberg is investigating cases of injuries from the chemical DCPA, also called Dacthal. We are accepting — as clients for pesticide lawsuits — people who developed severe injuries and birth defects after being exposed to DCPA. We anticipate hearing from farming families, who were endangered while working.
This toxic chemical may cause birth defects and severe injuries to children exposed to this substance in utero. If you were pregnant and exposed to this DCPA pesticide, please reach out to us. We want to help you get compensation for the injuries caused by this dangerous herbicide.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suspended registering the herbicide “dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).” This has the effect of essentially making the herbicide banned. (1)
The EPA felt compelled to stop registrations of DCPA because “unborn babies whose pregnant mothers are exposed to DCPA, sometimes without even knowing the exposure has occurred, could experience changes to fetal thyroid hormone levels.” (2)
These injuries are typically linked to:
The danger of DCPA is so severe that the EPA used its emergency suspension authority for the first time in almost 40 years. (3)
The “EPA estimates that some pregnant individuals handling DCPA products could be subjected to exposures four to 20 times greater than what EPA has estimated is safe for unborn babies.” (4)
DCPA is an approved herbicide for controlling weeds in a variety of settings, including agricultural. However, on August 6, 2024, the EPA issued “a Data Call-In (DCI) to AMVAC Chemical Corporation.” (5)
AMVAC is the manufacturer of DCPA. AMVAC has yet to adequately address the serious health risks for people who work with and around DCPA. (6)
W&L is exploring lawsuits on behalf of clients who have been harmed by DCPA. These individuals may be entitled to compensation:
Exposure to DCPA can occur if you:
DCPA is generally applied to fruits and vegetables. The crops DCPA is most commonly used on include broccoli, onions, cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli rabe, bok choy, radishes, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, and kale.
People in these states may be more at risk from DCPA, since it was used the most in these areas:
If DCPA exposure has harmed your child, our attorneys may be able to help you get:
Families suffering from DCPA exposure are encouraged to contact Weitz & Luxenberg. We can help you file lawsuits against the manufacturer of DCPA to get the compensation and justice you deserve.
We offer you a free, no-obligation consultation regarding your legal rights. To schedule your free consultation, please call us at (917) LAWYERS or submit the form on this page.
Weitz & Luxenberg has extensive experience in settling and litigating dangerous chemical exposure lawsuits. We have represented thousands of people who were significantly harmed by toxic chemicals, such as the weedkiller Roundup.
We are a nationally recognized firm with a lengthy history of litigating personal injury cases. In the past nearly four decades, we have achieved more than $26 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Contact us today to explore your legal options.
You can sue if you or your child has been harmed after being exposed to the pesticide DCPA. Choose an experienced plaintiff’s law firm — like Weitz & Luxenberg — that handles environmental contaminants.
The EPA has ordered the immediate halt of DCPA’s use across the country. The health risks are not only severe but potentially irreversible. If you or your child was harmed, an experienced environmental pollution law firm can get you the compensation you deserve. (7)
You typically have two to three years to file a personal injury lawsuit, depending on the state you live in. You should seek an attorney as soon as you suspect you have been harmed by exposure to the DCPA herbicide. The EPA has recognized DCPA as a threat to human health, especially unborn children. Hire an experienced personal injury attorney to handle your case.
You need documents or records of your exposure to DCPA (Dacthal) to file a claim for any DCPA-related injuries. DCPA is an herbicide used across the country. Large agricultural facilities apply DCPA to weeds and grasses. However, anyone can purchase it. If you used it in your own garden, or worked in someone else’s fields, you may have been exposed. DCPA can also leach into soil and groundwater.
The more information you can provide to an attorney about how you were exposed, the better. Nationally, DCPA is recognized as a potential threat to human health. Experienced environmental attorneys are already filing lawsuits. Contact Weitz & Luxenberg today to find out if you have a case. (8)
The greatest long-term health effects of DCPA we know of right now are to fetuses of women who are pregnant. DCPA seems to affect fetal thyroid hormones. Infants may be born with low birth weight and infant brain development may also be impaired.
Children may continue to demonstrate a lowered IQ and damage to their motor skills. These birth defects may continue throughout their life. More research is being done to see if DCPA is harmful to adult farm workers and others exposed to this potentially cancer-causing pesticide. (9) (10)
If you were exposed to DCPA and notice specific birth defects in your child, have your doctor do a thorough exam to rule out other possible causes. DCPA is linked to specific types of health issues in children. The main concern is when pregnant women are exposed. The fetus is continuing to develop.
Exposure to DCPA seems to affect the thyroid hormones in the fetus. If your child was exposed to DCPA — and is a low birth weight when born — that could be one possible sign of DCPA damage. Brain development is another concern. If your infant or young child shows signs of unhealthy development — such as a lower IQ or damage to motor skills — those may be signs of DCPA injury. (11)
If you suspect you were exposed to DCPA and your child shows signs of DCPA injury, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney about possible legal action.
UPDATE 11/12/2025: The petition filed by Weitz & Luxenberg to the Administrative Office of the Courts of the State of New Jersey seeking a multicounty litigation (MCL) for NAION Ozempic/Wegovy was granted. These cases will now be transferred to Bergen County and consolidated before Judge Padavano in the state for coordinated proceedings. W&L has filed 16 lawsuits against Novo Nordisk, Inc. on behalf of men and women who developed NAION as a result of their use of Ozempic and Wegovy and is actively filing new cases.
Patients who trusted Ozempic or Wegovy were not warned about the serious risk of NAION, a condition that causes irreversible vision loss. At Weitz & Luxenberg, we believe patients deserve justice. This is why our team of attorneys is pursuing cases of severe vision loss due to NAION in adults who took Ozempic or Wegovy for diabetes management or weight loss. A large study out of the Harvard Medical School revealed a strong association between these drugs and the development of NAION. (1)
There are similar injectable drugs on the market, such as Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) or Victoza and Saxenda (liraglutide). As attention is now given to this rare and concerning injury, researchers have begun to study whether there is a “class effect” with all such injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications. An association has been found with liraglutide. If you used a semaglutide or liraglutide injection and had a loss in your vision, reach out to us today. We can help you explore your legal options and get justice for your injury, and the financial compensation you deserve.
The lawsuits are based on the fact that people were not warned that Ozempic or Wegovy were associated with NAION and that the manufacturer knew, or should have known, about this association. Recent studies have raised these concerns. Research “findings suggest an association between semaglutide and NAION.” (2)
In December 2024, a large cohort study from leading research centers in Denmark and Norway (Denmark is home to Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of these drugs), was released comparing the risk of NAION among individuals with type 2 diabetes using semaglutide compared to those using sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2s), another diabetes medication. This study confirmed “an association between use of semaglutide for type 2 diabetes and risk of NAION, with a more than two-fold increased hazard ratio.” (3)
A metanalysis of all clinical trials of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, also known as GLP-1RA drugs, including Novo Nordisk’s own clinical trials, found an increased risk of optic ischemic neuropathy, although it did not reach a level of statistical significance. However, the study concluded the overall rate of optic ischemic neuropathy was higher in the GLP1-RA group compared to the placebo group: 5.6 and 3.0 cases per 100,000 patient-years, respectively which is nearly a doubling of the risk. (4)
In a registry-based prospective cohort study identifying 424,152 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Denmark between December 1, 2018 and December 31, 2023, 106,454 of these patients were exposed to semaglutide and 67 developed NAION. The study concluded use of semaglutide “more than doubles the risk of NAION, even when multiple other factors have been taken into account.” (5)
A recent case series published by Katz et al., “Ophthalmic Complications Associated With the Antidiabetic Drugs Semaglutide and Tirzepatide,” also examined nine patients taking GLP1-RA medications who had experienced ophthalmologic complications. Of the nine patients, seven developed NAION. (6)
A March 2025 study, published in Acta Ophthalmologica, involved a review of published literature involving use of semaglutide and the development of NAION. The authors determined there is substantial numerical evidence of a higher risk of NAION in patients exposed to semaglutide compared to patients taking alternative medications for treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Given that semaglutide works to reduce a patient’s blood sugar (glycaemia), the authors concluded “semaglutide-related NAION may be a consequence of glycaemia reduction and not an off-target effect.” It was recommended that a base-line eye examination be conducted prior to the start of semaglutide to identity patients who may be at risk of developing NAION. (7)
In addition, a recent cohort study found diabetic patients using semaglutide for two years or more were at a significantly higher risk of developing NAION. (8)
The medical community is now studying the association of NAION with use of liraglutide, the active ingredient in Victoza and Saxenda, also manufactured by Novo Nordisk. (9)
More recently, in July 2025, a research letter published in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Ophthalmology reviewed MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters data from 2006 until 2022 involving individuals taking a GLP-1RA with a history of obesity, type 2 diabetes, or neither diagnosis. The study found use of any GLP-1RA was associated with 19% higher chance of developing NAION within the first year of use. The findings specifically identified an increased risk associated with liraglutide. There was a two-fold risk of developing NAION amongst individuals without type 2 diabetes or obesity taking liraglutide. (10)
A second research letter published in JAMA Ophthalmology on July 31, 2025 reviewed data of Medicare enrollees 65 years or older with type 2 diabetes and prescribed antidiabetic medications between 2007 and 2021. It states 15.1% of the patients were prescribed a GLP-1RA medication. The authors concluded both liraglutide and semaglutide were associated with an increased risk of NAION. (11)
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is currently evaluating if regulatory action is required. (12) However, the European Medicines Agency has already determined the risk of NAION with a frequency of “very rare” should be added to the product information for medications containing semaglutide. (13)
“Despite all the hoopla on the benefits of these medications, it is often overlooked that the drugs you take can hurt you. Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy is a very serious condition and is a significant cause of blindness,” says Ellen Relkin, W&L partner and practice group chair of our firm’s Drug and Medical Device Litigation unit. “After taking Ozempic or Wegovy some people develop this unusual condition that causes irreparable damage to their vision. They were never warned of these serious risks. As someone who has lost vision entirely in one eye (from a different cause), I can fully empathize with the life altering impact of vision loss. I would want to know about the risk of NAION before taking a drug that could cause me to lose vision in my one good eye, just for the sake of weight loss.”
She continues, “Patients would not suspect that taking a drug to treat diabetes or to lose weight could damage their optic nerve. The connection was observed by astute neuro-ophthalmologists at Harvard who noticed what seemed to be a large number of their patients with NAION and who had been prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy. This prompted these concerned clinicians to conduct a large retrospective matched cohort study of their patients at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston. It is concerning that the patient inserts about these medications entirely fail to warn about this devastating condition.”
NAION “is a devastating ocular condition causing permanent vision loss.” (14) This nerve is a cable that connects the brain to the eye. It “is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers.” (15)
This injury happens when the circulation of blood is impaired to the front of the optic nerve. This can lead to vision loss. (16)
In effect, the optic nerve does not receive the nutrients and oxygen it needs. (17) The end result is blindness.
If you or a loved one have experienced vision loss after taking the semaglutide medications Ozempic or Wegovy, or the liraglutide medications Victoza or Saxenda, our team of experienced lawyers is here to help.
Get Your Free Case Evaluation TodayIf you have NAION, you may have no warning before experiencing vision loss. However, most patients do notice some loss of vision in one eye when they wake up in the morning. (18)
Other people may notice a shadow or darkened area in your vision. This darkness might affect either the upper or lower portions of your visual field. Loss of contrast and light sensitivity are other possible symptoms of NAION. (19)
There is no medication or surgery to treat NAION. Depending on the cause of your NAION, your vision loss may be stable. However, it could worsen over a few weeks and never improve. (20)
In worst-case scenarios, you could lose vision and be blind in both eyes, not just one. (21)
Semaglutide is a type of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It mimics a hormone the human body releases in the gastrointestinal tract when you eat something. (22)
This hormone prompts your body to produce more insulin, which lowers blood sugar. In higher amounts, this hormone “interacts with the parts of the brain that reduce appetite and signal a feeling of fullness.” (23)
The FDA has approved three semaglutide medications: (24)
Liraglutides, such as Victoza and Saxenda, work in a similar way: (25) (26) (27)
Our team of qualified attorneys is here to help you and your family find the justice you deserve. Learn more about the Ozempic, Wegovy, Victoza, and Saxenda lawsuit today.
(917) LAWYERSThe attorneys at W&L urge you to contact us if you used Ozempic, Wegovy, Victoza, or Saxenda and were diagnosed with NAION.
You may have a successful lawsuit if you were diagnosed with NAION after receiving at least one administration of either medication. Talk with a member of our team by filling out our form, or calling us for more information at (917) LAWYERS.
Our attorneys are reviewing cases of people whose eyesight was harmed by these medications. Reach out to us if you developed severe vision loss, so we can help you get any financial compensation you deserve.
At Weitz & Luxenberg, our qualified legal team of defective drugs and medical devices attorneys is prepared to take on large corporations nationwide. We can help you explore your legal options, provide guidance, and help you get compensation for your pain and suffering due to your vision loss.
Since the mid-1980s, our attorneys have secured more than $26 billion on behalf of clients who suffered severe injuries due to the actions or inactions of others.
You can participate in a lawsuit by contacting a law firm, like W&L, that has experience filing and winning lawsuits due to people being hurt by defective medications. Pharmaceutical product liability cases are complicated and challenging, and require law firms with appropriate track records in order to be successful.
We have offices coast to coast and in between. We have lots of experience doing just that — handling defective drug lawsuits. W&L has been around for nearly 40 years. We have secured more than $26 billion on behalf of our clients. We offer a free initial consultation and can help you consider your options.
Updated August 5, 2025
