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Man Sues Doctor for $35.8M Over Ozempic Health Crisis

3/21/2025

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After shedding 143 pounds with Ozempic, Brad Roberts, 44, faces debilitating health challenges like joint pain, memory loss, and hearing issues. In a desperate bid for justice, he and his wife are suing Dr. Tony Puopolo for $35.8 million, alleging that the over-prescription of weight-loss drugs led to his tragic decline. This lawsuit is part of a larger wave of litigation against GLP-1 drug makers.

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After shedding 143 pounds with Ozempic, Brad Roberts, 44, faces debilitating health challenges like joint pain, memory loss, and hearing issues. In a desperate bid for justice, he and his wife are suing Dr. Tony Puopolo for $35.8 million, alleging that the over-prescription of weight-loss drugs led to his tragic decline. This lawsuit is part of a larger wave of litigation against GLP-1 drug makers.