Paragard

Thousands of Women Pursue Legal Action Against Paragard IUD Manufacturers Over Claims of Device Fracturing During Removal

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In Atlanta, Georgia, a significant legal development unfolds as over 2,500 women have initiated lawsuits against Teva Pharmaceutical and CooperSurgical, the manufacturers of the Paragard intrauterine device (IUD). The litigants claim that the IUD, which is intended for long-term contraception, is prone to breaking during removal, leaving fragments inside the body. This has allegedly caused severe pain, additional medical procedures, and in some cases, lasting damage. The Paragard IUD, distinguished by its copper-based, non-hormonal design, is meant to provide up to 10 years of birth control. However, plaintiffs argue that the device’s rigid plastic arms … Read more

Breaking Down the Settlement Figures in Recent Paragard IUD Litigations

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Washington, D.C. — A rising number of lawsuits are highlighting serious concerns about the Paragard intrauterine device (IUD), focusing on the complications allegedly caused by the copper-based contraceptive device. These legal battles underscore the potential health issues linked to the device, often marketed as a safe, long-term birth control method. The increasing litigation also raises questions about manufacturer responsibility and patient safety. Paragard, known for being the only non-hormonal IUD available in the U.S., has been promoted as offering up to 10 years of contraception. Manufactured originally by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, the device was later … Read more

Delays in Paragard Bellwether Trial Plot the Course for Multidistrict Litigation

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Paragard multidistrict litigation (MDL) is facing further delays as the first bellwether trial has been pushed back once again. The trial, which aims to assess how juries will react to evidence and testimony in thousands of Paragard lawsuits, was originally scheduled for March 4, 2024. However, an amended scheduling order issued by U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May has now set the new trial date for October 28, 2024. Judge May has implemented a bellwether program as part of the pretrial proceedings, where a select number of representative cases are prepared … Read more

Paragard IUD Lawsuits: Victims’ Fight for Justice and Potential Settlement Amounts Revealed

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Atlanta, Georgia – Over one thousand women have filed lawsuits against Teva Pharmaceuticals and CooperSurgical, the manufacturers of the Paragard intrauterine device (IUD), claiming that the device fractured during removal and caused injuries. The Paragard lawsuits have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Georgia, presided over by Judge Leigh Martin May. The lawsuits allege that the design of the Paragard IUD, made with inflexible plastic, makes it prone to breaking inside a woman’s body. The Paragard MDL has seen steady growth, with over 2,000 pending cases as of November … Read more