Understanding the Depo-Provera Litigation

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If you used Depo-Provera and were later diagnosed with a meningioma, you may still have time to pursue a claim, but legal deadlines are approaching. A proposed settlement does not automatically include everyone, so it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to determine your eligibility before any filing deadlines or settlement cutoff dates pass.

The Depo-Provera Lawsuit (MDL)

Depo-Provera is a prescription contraceptive injection containing medroxyprogesterone acetate.  Lawsuits filed across the country allege that long-term use of the medication increased the risk of developing meningioma, a typically noncancerous brain tumor that can nevertheless cause serious neurological complications.

The cases were consolidated into a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) to streamline pretrial proceedings while allowing each plaintiff to maintain an individual lawsuit. Unlike a class action, every case is evaluated on its own facts and damages. Recent reports indicate that the parties have reached a proposed global settlement framework, although the settlement terms and eligibility requirements are still being finalized.

Who May Be Eligible?

Although each case requires an individual legal evaluation, individuals may wish to speak with an attorney if they:

1.      Used Depo-Provera or an authorized generic version over an extended period.

2.      Were later diagnosed with a meningioma.

3.      Underwent surgery, radiation, or ongoing treatment related to the diagnosis.

4.      Experienced medical expenses, lost income, or other significant damages associated with the condition.

Eligibility depends on many factors, including medical history, product use, diagnosis, and applicable statutes of limitation.

Depo-Provera MDL Settlement: What It Means for Women Who May Have a Claim

Recently, the parties have agreed in principal to a proposed settlement in the federal Depo-Provera Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). This marks a significant development for thousands of women who allege they developed meningioma brain tumors after using the injectable birth control medication.

While the proposed settlement is an important milestone, many women still have questions about whether they qualify, what happens next, and whether it is too late to pursue a claim.

What Does the Proposed Settlement Mean?

A proposed settlement does not automatically resolve every potential claim.

Instead, it signals that the parties have reached an agreement in principle to resolve many pending cases, subject to final documentation and implementation. Important details—including eligibility criteria, compensation methodology, and claims administration procedures—may continue to develop.

Why Timing Still Matters

Even with a proposed settlement announced, legal deadlines may continue to apply. Individuals who have not yet filed a claim should not assume they are automatically included in any settlement program. Timing is of the essence. As the parties negotiate the terms of the settlement, the Defendants will undoubtedly insist on a cutoff date for Claimants who intend to file suit and/or participate in the settlement.

This means that the time to gather your records and file your suit is running out.  Please contact us immediately if you have been diagnosed with crainial meningioma after taking Depo Provera.  Consulting with an attorney promptly can help determine whether a claim remains available and what documentation may be needed.

How Our Firm Can Help

Our legal team is closely monitoring developments in the Depo-Provera litigation.

If you or a loved one used Depo-Provera and were later diagnosed with a meningioma, we can evaluate your circumstances, answer your questions, and explain your legal options. Every consultation is confidential, and we can help determine whether you may qualify to participate in the litigation or any settlement program.

Contact our office today or call us at (713)-961-7770 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. We will review your situation, explain the current status of the litigation, and discuss the next steps based on your individual circumstances.