Mass tort lawsuit · Checked on November 3, 2026
Suboxone tooth decay lawsuit: status November 2026 (MDL 3092)
Yes, the Suboxone lawsuit is active. About 2,016 lawsuits were pending in federal MDL 3092 on November 2, 2026. Plaintiffs allege that Suboxone sublingual film (buprenorphine and naloxone) caused tooth decay, erosion and tooth loss. The court has set a bellwether process, and the first trial is reported for 2028.
| Case | MDL 3092 |
|---|---|
| Court | U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio |
| Judge | J. Philip Calabrese |
| Pending cases | 2,016 (as of November 2, 2026) |
| Stage | Discovery; bellwether protocol set, first trial reported for 2028 |
| New cases | Law firms appear to be reviewing new cases |
| Next scheduled date | Bellwether trials not before 2028 (verified, Indivior Form 10-Q) |
| Last checked | November 3, 2026 |
What plaintiffs allege
Plaintiffs allege that Indivior and related companies failed to warn that Suboxone film, dissolved under the tongue, could cause serious dental damage. The FDA added a dental warning to buprenorphine products in June 2022 (reported). The companies deny the claims.
Where the case stands
- The cases are before Judge J. Philip Calabrese in Cleveland (verified, JPML report and court page).
- The court issued a bellwether protocol order in March 2026 and a further case management order in July 2026 (verified, court page).
- Filing deadlines matter in this litigation because the label warning dates from 2022 (reported).
Settlement status
No settlement had been announced as of November 3, 2026. We report a settlement only when a court order, a company filing or a company statement confirms it, and we never estimate payment amounts.
Updates
Newest first. Each entry says whether we read the record ourselves (verified) or it comes from coverage (reported).
- November 2026: The federal panel's report of November 2, 2026 listed 2,016 pending cases (verified, JPML report).
- October 2026: The federal panel's report of October 1, 2026 listed 2,022 pending cases (verified, JPML report).
- July 2026: The court issued a further case management order (verified, court page).
- March 2026: The court issued its bellwether protocol order (verified, court page).
What law firms commonly ask callers
Law firms reviewing these cases usually ask about the following. This is general information, not an assessment of any claim:
- whether Suboxone film (not tablets) was used and when
- dental records showing the injury and when it was found
Questions
Is the Suboxone lawsuit real?
Yes. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation listed 2,016 pending cases in MDL 3092 as of November 2, 2026 (verified). A pending case is a claim filed in court, not a finding that the claim is true.
When will the Suboxone lawsuit settle?
Nobody can predict when or whether a mass tort will settle. What has been disclosed so far: No settlement had been announced as of November 3, 2026. We report a settlement only when a court order, a company filing or a company statement confirms it, and we never estimate payment amounts.
Can Suboxone cause tooth decay?
The FDA added a dental warning to buprenorphine products taken by mouth in June 2022 (reported). Whether Suboxone film caused a particular person's dental injury is what the lawsuits dispute. For medical questions, talk to your doctor or dentist.
Are Suboxone tablets included?
The lawsuits focus on the sublingual film form.
Sources
- JPML, Pending MDL Dockets by Actions Pending, November 2, 2026 verified
- U.S. District Court N.D. Ohio, MDL 3092 page verified
Verified means we read the court, agency or company record ourselves on the check date. Reported means the fact comes from news or law firm coverage and could not be confirmed on a primary record.