Depo Provera Lawsuit
Pfizer’s injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera has been linked in multiple peer-reviewed studies to an increased risk of intracranial meningioma, a serious type of brain tumor that may require surgery and long-term medical care.
Last updated May 22, 2026
•ACTIVE CASES
TOP ESTIMATE
MENINGIOMA RISK INCREASE
STATUTE WINDOW
OVERVIEW
Depo-Provera Lawsuit Overview
The Complete Depo Provera Lawsuit Guide
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The Complete Depo Provera Lawsuit Lawsuit Guide
Everything you need to know about the litigation, explained in plain English by legal and medical professionals.
LITIGATION PROGRESS
Depo-Provera Lawsuit Timeline
May 2026
Depo-Provera MDL faces preemption and causation hearings before cases can proceed.
April 2026
Depo-Provera causation hearings move to June 24–26, with 3,490 MDL lawsuits.
March 2026
Depo-Provera MDL expands rapidly as leadership forms and new filings surge.
February 2026
Depo-Provera lawsuits surpass 2,000 as women report brain tumors and hearing loss.
Estimated Payout
Estimated Recovery Factors
Brain surgery or hospitalization
Cases involving tumor removal surgery, extended hospital stays, neurological evaluations, or intensive post-operative care may require substantial long-term medical support.
Ongoing Medical Care
Some patients require ongoing MRI monitoring, specialist visits, radiation therapy, or recurring neurological treatment after diagnosis.
Daily life disruptions
Many plaintiffs report lasting effects including chronic headaches, vision problems, memory difficulties, fatigue, or reduced ability to work and perform daily activities.
*Claim outcomes depend on diagnosis, timing, and medical records. Similar cases may be valued differently based on each person’s circumstances.
Find a lab nearby
Locate certified MRI and neurology imaging centers to obtain the diagnostic records needed to support your claim.
What to request : Ask for a contrast-enhanced brain MRI specifically looking for meningioma. Request both the radiologist's report and the imaging CD both are needed for your legal claim.
The process
How it works
From submission to attorney match, every case follows the same four-step review.
Submit your case
Complete a short confidential questionnaire about your Depo-Provera use, diagnosis history, and medical treatment.
Initial review
A specialist reviews your submission and checks eligibility.
Case manager call
You may be contacted to discuss medical history and records.
Attorney match
If eligible, your case may be referred to a lawyer handling similar claim.
References
SOURCES
Updated May 22, 2026
National Library of Medicine
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11482550/
United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML)
CM/ECF for JPML (LIVE)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/fda-adverse-event-monitoring-system-aems/october-december-2016-potential-signals-serious-risksnew-safety-information-identified-fda-adverse
FDA Drug Safety Communications
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/doj-press-releases-involving-fda-oci/houma-doctor-pleads-guilty-distributing-misbranded-versions-injectable-contraceptives-patients
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