DepoProvera

Legal-Bay Steps Up: Funding Support for Women Affected by Pfizer’s Depo-Provera Side Effects

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Legal-Bay Pre Settlement Funding, a prominent player in mass tort funding, has stepped forward to support women pursuing legal action against Pfizer regarding the Depo-Provera birth control injection. Allegations have emerged from numerous women across the country, claiming they developed severe side effects, such as migraines, vision loss, and even brain tumors, after using the contraceptive. Amid growing concerns, Legal-Bay announced that they are closely following the unfolding litigation related to these claims. During a recent mass tort conference in New York City, experts addressed the potential links between Depo-Provera and … Read more

Pfizer Withdraws Request for Depo-Provera Litigation Coordination in Philadelphia Amid Lack of New Cases

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Philadelphia — A coordinated mass tort regarding Depo-Provera, Pfizer Inc.’s injectable contraceptive, will not proceed in the city for now. The pharmaceutical giant has recently withdrawn its request for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas to establish a consolidated litigation program concerning this contraceptive, citing an unexpected lack of new lawsuits. Pfizer’s decision comes after expectations of a significant increase in legal filings surrounding the product failed to materialize. The company’s initial proposal aimed to streamline the process for addressing multiple claims against Depo-Provera, but the anticipated surge in litigation has not occurred. Depo-Provera, a … Read more

Pfizer Seeks Consolidation of Depo-Provera Litigation in Pennsylvania Court Amid Growing Mass Tort Claims

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pfizer has filed a request for coordination of lawsuits related to the contraceptive Depo-Provera, seeking to consolidate cases as a mass tort in Pennsylvania state court. The company is facing increasing legal challenges regarding the birth control injection, with plaintiffs alleging severe side effects and health complications. The move comes as more individuals assert that they have suffered serious adverse effects after using Depo-Provera, including significant weight gain, bone density loss, and other long-term health issues. These allegations have sparked concern among users and advocates alike, leading to numerous claims being filed … Read more

Potential Mass Tort Emerges in Philadelphia as Depo-Provera Lawsuits Link Injectable Contraceptive to Brain Tumors

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PHILADELPHIA — Legal proceedings surrounding the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera could soon be consolidated into a mass tort, a move prompted by multiple lawsuits linking the medication to brain tumors. The potential coordination aims to streamline the legal process for the plaintiffs, who have raised serious concerns about the drug’s safety profile. Last week, Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer responsible for the branded version of Depo-Provera, formally requested that the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas manage these cases collectively. This would allow the court to address the various claims against the drug and its authorized generic counterparts … Read more