What Are the Latest Updates on the Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

Depo-Provera manufacturers are being sued by patients who were diagnosed with a meningioma—a specific type of brain tumor—after the use of their product. Pfizer, the makers of Depo-Provera and Depo-SubQ Provera, and several generic manufacturers are being sued for damages. Lawsuits are still being filed as of December 2024 and are still in the beginning stages.

If you or a loved one was diagnosed with a brain tumor after receiving at least two qualifying birth control shots, you could be entitled to compensation. Below, our team will give you the latest updates on the Depo-Provera lawsuit. Our Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers are working hard to keep you aware and updated as claims progress.

Depo-Provera Lawsuits Are Just Getting Started

Plaintiffs who developed meningiomas have recently started suing the manufacturers of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate birth control shots. Accordingly, recipients of this birth control method are filing lawsuits for two reasons:

• Certain Depo-Provera manufacturers failed to appropriately warn patients of this potential risk. 
• Progestogens (the hormone in birth control) have been linked to an increased risk of developing an injection DNA brain tumor. 

These cases are still developing, and clients are still being sought and identified. Law firms are still building cases, and none have reached a settlement agreement or received a trial verdict to date. The Depo lawsuits have not been consolidated into multidistrict litigation or a class action as of December 2024.

The First Depo-Provera Lawsuits Were Filed in October 2024

One of the first Depo-Provera patients to take action against Pfizer filed a claim in October 2024. Her lawsuit alleged that the drug manufacturer knew or should have known about the potential link between its use and the risk of meningiomas. 

It further alleges the company did nothing, and has done nothing, to warn consumers of this risk to date. As of this writing (November 2024), no Depo-Provera label carries a warning noting this risk. 

Because the patient’s medical team is not willing to have her undergo the risks of surgery, she is forced to live with the debilitating symptoms of her diagnosed brain tumor. Her meningioma symptoms include headaches, vision disturbances, and vertigo. 

Several other women filed lawsuits in October 2024 as well.

Studies Link Depo-Provera to Increased Risk of Brain Tumor in March 2024

A study in BMJ noted a correlation between women injected with medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera’s active ingredient) and an increased risk of developing meningioma. French researchers noted a 5.6 odds ratio for those who received medroxyprogesterone acetate shots (how likely something is to occur in one group compared to another) in BMJ’s March 2024 issue.

Lawyers Have Been Looking Into Depo-Provera for Years

Law firms and attorneys have been and are still investigating the correlation between Depo-Provera and meningioma.

The Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuits are still in their infancy, although the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation could consolidate them into multidistrict litigation, or plaintiffs could create a class action. 

We will continue to update this page with any updates as they become available.

Who Can File a Lawsuit Against Depo-Provera Manufacturers?

Not every user of Depo-Provera will qualify for financial compensation. To join the mass tort claims being formed today, you must have received a minimum of two shots of:

• Depo‐Provera (Pfizer brand)
• Depo‐SubQ Provera (Pfizer brand)
• An authorized generic from A‐S Medication Solutions
• An authorized generic from Greenstone LLC
• An authorized generic from Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
• An authorized generic from Prasco Laboratories
• An authorized generic from Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

You must also have been subsequently diagnosed with an injection DNA brain tumor (the only qualifying injury). This type of tumor is also called a meningioma.

Our team is currently offering free Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit consultations to help you understand your qualifications and how one of our personal injury lawyers can help you. 

Act Quickly to Protect Your Right to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

The sooner you get a local law firm to work on your claim, the better. Every U.S. state has a statute of limitations that defines how much time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. For example, Florida’s statute of limitations is generally two years. Early intervention by your legal team can ensure you meet all appropriate deadlines and notifications. 

There Have Been Concerns Surrounding Depo-Provera for Decades

Injectable birth control manufacturers are no strangers to the concerns surrounding their products. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) repeatedly denied approval for Depo throughout the 1970s and 1980s, citing cancer concerns. In fact, the FDA banned it in 1978 due to these same cancer risk concerns. The FDA eventually approved the injection in 1992. 

Additional Medical Concerns Related to Depo-Provera Birth Control Shots

Concerns about the Depo-Provera shot extend beyond its recently discovered link to brain tumors. Some women are concerned about the link between Depo-Provera and:

• Pseudotumor cerebri, a condition that causes pressure to build up in the brain, similar to a tumor
• Osteoporosis and broken bones

In September 2021, Pfizer settled a bone density class action claim with Canadian health insurance companies. A dangerous drug lawyer in your area can help you understand how to qualify for one of these potential injury claims.

Learn About the Latest Updates on the Depo-Provera Lawsuit When You Work With Our Team

At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, we are building comprehensive cases for qualified clients. Find out if you meet the eligibility criteria with a free claim review. Contact our consultation team to get started.

Our team is taking these cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and only pay us if and when we win your case. There is no risk when you call our team.