Tumor

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

Landmark Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuits Take Center Stage at Las Vegas Legal Conference

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Las Vegas, NV — In a pivotal upcoming event, Chris Paulos, an attorney from Levin Papantonio (LP), is set to deliver a critical update on Depo-Provera litigation at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) conference on October 9, 2024. The talk will address important developments in the ongoing legal challenges faced by the manufacturers of Depo-Provera, a widely used contraceptive injection that has been linked to the development of brain tumors known as meningiomas. Paulos has been at the forefront of the litigation and voiced deep concerns about the safety of Depo-Provera. He asserts that … Read more

Startling Report Ties Depo-Provera Birth Control to Increased Brain Tumor Risk: Women Nationwide Seek Justice

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BALTIMORE — A new wave of lawsuits is expected across the United States as recent scientific findings link the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera to an increased risk of brain tumors, specifically meningiomas. Legal experts predict the litigation could see significant settlements, based on the strength of evidence demonstrating that prolonged use of the drug can elevate the risk of developing these tumors. Depo-Provera, a birth control shot administered every three months, is used by millions of women worldwide. It contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a synthetic form of the hormone progestin, which has now been connected to the … Read more