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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 The pharmaceutical giant has recently withdrawn its request for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas to establish a consolidated litigation program concerning this contraceptive, citing an unexpected lack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

"Health Risks Spark Legal Action: Pfizer Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged Meningioma Link to Depo-Provera"

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In Pensacola, Florida, concerns are rising over the birth control injection Depo-Provera as allegations surface linking the drug to serious health risks. Manufactured by Pfizer, Depo-Provera has been a widely used contraceptive since gaining FDA approval in 1992. This injection, administered every three months, is designed to prevent ovulation by using a synthetic form of progesterone. Recent lawsuits claim that users of Depo-Provera have experienced severe side effects, particularly an increased incidence of meningioma, a type of brain tumor. Meningiomas develop in the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord and can lead to … Read more

Federal Court Mobilizes Top Legal Team to Tackle Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Claims Against Pfizer

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — A significant legal development emerged this month as a federal judge appointed 56 attorneys to spearhead a large-scale legal battle involving the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera. This injection, developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., has become the center of controversy following over 70 lawsuits that allege a link between its use and the development of brain tumors in patients. U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, operating within the Northern District of Florida, issued the order on March 16. Among the appointed, Chris Seeger has been named lead counsel with Ellen Relkin and Bryan … Read more