Depo-Provera Lawsuit

Depo-Provera is a hormonal contraceptive injection containing medroxyprogesterone acetate, a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone. It is administered every three months to prevent pregnancy. Depo-Provera works by suppressing ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and thinning the uterine lining to prevent implantation.

Commonly used by women seeking a long-term, reversible contraceptive method, Depo-Provera is highly effective, with a success rate of over 99% when used correctly. However, it is associated with various known side effects, such as weight gain, mood changes, decreased bone density, and menstrual irregularities. Based upon research published in March 2024, users of Depo-Provera face a 5.6 times greater chance of developing meningiomas, a form of brain tumor, than those who do not use Depo-Provera. Despite this, the makers of Depo-Provera do not warn women about this risk.

A Mass Tort is a legal action where a large number of plaintiffs bring lawsuits against one or several defendants for harm caused by common actions or products. Unlike a class action, where plaintiffs are treated as a single entity, in a mass tort, each plaintiff's case is handled individually, but they are grouped together for the purpose of certain legal proceedings like discovery and trial phases, which makes the administration much for efficient.

Mass torts typically arise in cases involving:

• Defective products (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals)

• Toxic exposure (e.g., environmental contamination, chemicals like PFAS)

• Catastrophic events (e.g., wildfires, plane crashes, industrial accidents)

These cases allow for more personalized representation compared to class actions since the injuries and damages experienced by each plaintiff can vary widely. However, they share common legal issues and evidence, which justifies handling in a mass tort framework.

If you took Depo-Provera for at least one year (four injections) after January 1, 2004 and you have been diagnosed with a meningioma, then you may be eligible to join this litigation.

The first step in the process is to determine if you qualify to be represented by us for your damages.

It is too early in this litigation to know how long it will take any one case to be resolved. Civil litigation involving prescription drugs that cause injuries can take years to wind their way through the system. We will work as hard as we can to get justice for you from those who caused your injuries.

The link between Depo-Provera and meningiomas has been the subject of recently published scientific research which has concluded that users of this drug are 5.6 times more likely to develop meningiomas than those who do not use Depo-Provera.