- Jaelyn Cheney partnered with law firm to encourage people to sue Ozempic
- She criticized the drug as “the go-to solution for deliberate weight loss.”
- Plus-size influencer came under fire for demanding an empty seat on a plane
Plus-size travel influencer Jaelyn Cheney has slammed weight loss drug Ozempic, partnering with a law firm to encourage people to sue the company.
Cheney slammed drugs in a sponsored post on TikTok, accusing them of being fueled by “marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements.”
“Originally developed to manage diabetes, it has since become the go-to solution for deliberate weight loss,” she said, adding that anyone who suffered side effects will receive financial compensation. He argued that he might have a right.
The influencer said she is partnering with Coalition Law to encourage people to sue Ozempic and similar companies.
Her comments come months after Cheney sparked a backlash by demanding that airlines give free seats on planes to obese travelers, suggesting that not being able to sit in a seat is “discrimination.” Ta.
“We need to talk about Ozempic,” Cheney began her campaign against weight loss drugs to her 135,000 followers.
After criticizing the “celebrity endorsements” of the drug, including Oprah Winfrey, she asked her followers: “Have you had any negative effects from taking Ozempic?”
“If you or a loved one experiences serious side effects, such as severe vomiting, after taking Ozempic, you may be entitled to financial compensation,” she said.
“There are currently hundreds of lawsuits against brands like Ozempic.”
She said she had “worked with” Allied Law to encourage others to participate in such cases, noting that the law firm specializes in “people affected by harmful drugs.” It pointed out.
“It's now easier than ever to take legal action against brands like Ozempic,” Cheney continued. “If you want to take legal action now, just click the link in my bio. It's very short and easy.”
“We must not allow our health to be jeopardized by social pressure for rapid weight loss,” she concluded.
“Together, let’s hold brands like Ozempic accountable for the harm they cause.”
Cheney's sponsored post comes after she quickly rose to fame as a “plus-size travel influencer.”
Most notably, she gathered thousands of signatures on a petition last year demanding that airlines offer free extra seats to obese passengers.
She wanted the Federal Aviation Administration to “protect” plus-size travelers and make bus flying “comfortable and accessible for everyone.”
Cheney also wants airlines to require refunds for overweight passengers who are forced to purchase additional seats to match their size when booking.
“As plus-size travelers, my partner and I have unfortunately experienced discrimination and discomfort while flying,” she wrote in the petition.
All plus-size passengers should be provided with an additional unreserved seat, or two or three seats depending on their size, to meet their needs and ensure comfort during the flight. ”
Cheney focused on refunds, adding, “Airlines should offer refunds to plus-size passengers who purchase additional seats on their own.” This should be an easy process that can be accessed online or through customer service. ”
Cheney acknowledged that ticket prices will have to rise if he wants his way, and acknowledged that non-fat passengers may face higher costs to compensate for the improvements.
“On a flight from Pasco to Denver, my fiancé was subjected to hateful words, disparaging looks, and even a refusal to sit next to him, which amounted to discrimination.
“Similarly, on another flight, I was forced to occupy only one seat where the armrests did not move, causing pain and bruising.”
In other social media posts, Cheney has described her experiences on the plane, from being crammed into a seat with her boyfriend to how some passengers spoke to her, including asking if they could buy two seats. He has extensively recorded his hardships.
