We Are Accepting Depo Provera (Birth Control Shot) Cases in Mass Tort

Depo Provera is a commonly used form of birth control. Recent studies have shown evidence that using this injectable birth control can lead to brain tumors. If you are someone who has developed a meningioma brain tumor as a result of using Depo Provera, you should be aware of the compensation you can recover for your financial and personal losses. Our expert lawyers team at Murphy Law Firm is accepting Depo Provera (birth control shot) cases in mass tort.

Pursuing a claim through a mass tort action allows you to access more resources and have a strong case with others in the same situation as you. It can improve your case while allowing you to recover losses such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Working with legal support can give you access to more resources and professional information to help your claim succeed.

How Depo Provera Works

Depo Provera is a synthetic hormone that prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, and thins the lining of the uterus. It is injected once every three months in the arm or buttocks. This medication is primarily used as a contraceptive but is also used to manage the pain and symptoms of endometriosis, heavy menstrual flow, and ovarian cysts.

It is also used to mitigate the risk of endometrial cancer and is an option for treatment that does not require daily medication, making it more convenient for many people.

Depo Provera and Brain Tumors

A March 2024 study links the use of Depo Provera birth control injections with meningioma brain tumors. A meningioma is a type of brain tumor that begins in the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The brain tumor is not always cancerous; in fact, most are benign, but they can still significantly impact your life. While they may not always be life-threatening, surgery to remove the tumor is invasive and risky.

The study specifically found a link between meningiomas and contraceptives that use progestin, the synthetic hormone found in Depo Provera. There is a higher risk for individuals using the medication for longer periods of time, specifically a year or longer, and those who received higher doses. If you have developed a meningioma or another type of brain tumor after using Depo Provera, you may be eligible to file personal injury cases to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.

Filing a Mass Tort for Depo Provera

Product manufacturers and distributors have a responsibility to provide safe products. This is also true of pharmaceutical medications and the companies that manufacture and distribute them. Companies must warn of potential side effects and risks associated with their products.
If a pharmaceutical company fails to warn consumers of potential risks, they can be held strictly liable. A claim against the manufacturer could be based on this failure to provide a warning, but must prove that the manufacturer had knowledge of the risks.

Mass torts are filed by numerous plaintiffs. You are able to consolidate your claim with others who have used Depo Provera and developed brain tumors, strengthening the case against the at-fault party and increasing the damages available to you. Unlike a class action suit, a mass tort enables each party to still pursue their individual claim and compensation. In cases involving defective medical devices or pharmaceutical products like Depo Provera, holding the manufacturer accountable is crucial in securing justice and the compensation you deserve.

If you were diagnosed with meningioma or a different brain tumor and used Depo Provera or an authorized generic form at least twice, you may be eligible to file a claim.

Get in Touch With Murphy Law Firm to Discuss your Depo Provera Case

At Murphy Law Firm, we want to help you recover compensation against companies that place profits over the safety of consumers. Contact our firm today if you believe you have the basis for a Depo Provera (birth control shot) case.