Depo-Provera FAQs

Learn What You Need to Know About Hiring a Lawyer to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

If you have questions about filing a Depo-Provera lawsuit, you are not alone. Women and families across the United States are struggling with the effects of intracranial meningiomas linked to Depo-Provera, and many have begun taking action to assert their legal rights. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) from the Depo-Provera lawyers at Searcy Denney.

Answers to FAQs: Filing a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations for a Depo-Provera lawsuit depends on where you live or perhaps where you will need to file your lawsuit. In many statutes, the statute of limitations for dangerous drug claims is two or three years from the date of diagnosis. However, you could have less time (or more), and there are also circumstances that can “toll” the statute of limitations in some cases.

With that said, the sooner you take legal action, the better. There is no reason to wait, and waiting could prove costly. Our lawyers can determine if you are eligible to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit, and if you need additional information before you can file, we can explain everything you need to know.

Is There a Depo-Provera Settlement?

Pfizer Inc. entered into a $2 million class action lawsuit settlement in Canada in 2021 related to the company’s warning label for Depo-Provera. This settlement is unrelated to the pending Depo-Provera lawsuits. To date, we are not aware of any of these Depo-Provera product liability lawsuits settling. If you think you may be entitled to a Depo-Provera settlement for intracranial meningioma, the first step will be to speak with a lawyer about your legal rights.

How Much is a Depo-Provera Claim Worth?

If you have a claim for intracranial meningioma caused by Depo-Provera, the value of your claim will be determined by your individual circumstances. Unlike plaintiffs in class action lawsuits, individuals who have Depo-Provera cancer lawsuits against Pfizer Inc. can seek full compensation for their present and future losses.

With this in mind, to determine how much your Depo-Provera claim is worth, you will need to work closely with an experienced lawyer to calculate just compensation for your current and future medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other losses. These losses could be substantial—and you do not want to leave any money on the table.

How Do I File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

The first step toward filing a Depo-Provera lawsuit is to discuss your situation with a lawyer who has experience handling dangerous drug cases against major drug companies like Pfizer Inc. At Searcy Denney, this is a core aspect of our practice. We have decades of experience and have helped our clients recover billions of dollars in financial compensation. If you have a Depo-Provera lawsuit, we can use our experience to fight for just compensation on your behalf.

What Are the Allegations in the Depo-Provera Litigation?

The Depo-Provera lawsuits filed to date allege that the popular contraceptive medication increases patients’ risk of developing an intracranial meningioma, a type of tumor that grows inside of the skull. While not technically a brain tumor, an intracranial meningioma can “press on the nearby brain, nerves and vessels,” which can have consequences similar to those of a brain tumor. These consequences include vision impairments, speech impairments, memory loss, hearing loss and seizures, among others.

What Is the Current Status of the Depo-Provera Litigation?

Depo-Provera lawsuits are currently being consolidated in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. While the MDL is still in its early stages, it is progressing efficiently, and the judge who has been assigned to the Depo-Provera MDL seems interested in making sure it gets resolved as quickly as possible.

How Do I Know if I Qualify to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

To find out if you qualify to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit, you will need to discuss your personal circumstances with a lawyer who is handling these cases. At Searcy Denney, we have extensive experience representing clients in defective drug lawsuits; and, with offices in Tallahassee—not far from the federal court where the Depo-Provera MDL is taking place—our lawyers are able to represent women and families nationwide.

What Compensation is Available Through a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

Plaintiffs in Depo-Provera lawsuits are seeking just compensation for all of the financial and non-financial costs of their (or their loved ones’) intracranial meningioma diagnoses. This includes not only direct out-of-pocket costs such as medical care and prescription medications, but also lost income, pain and suffering, and other financial and non-financial losses. When you speak with a lawyer at Searcy Denney about your case, your lawyer will provide a comprehensive assessment of the losses you may be entitled to recover.

Who Can File a Claim in the Depo-Provera MDL in Florida?

Women who have received Depo-Provera injections and families who have lost loved ones to complications from an intracranial meningioma caused by Depo-Provera may be eligible to file a claim in the ongoing Depo-Provera MDL. While strict time limits apply, since the link between Depo-Provera and intracranial meningioma was only recently discovered, most women and families still have time to file.

When Did Researchers Discover the Link Between Depo-Provera and Intracranial Meningioma?

The first known study linking Depo-Provera to an increased risk of developing an intracranial meningioma was published in 2023. However, it was a subsequent study published in 2024 that triggered the current wave of Depo-Provera lawsuits. This study found that receiving Depo-Provera injections increased participants’ risk of developing an intracranial meningioma by more than 500 percent.

How Much Does it Cost to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

It costs nothing to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit if you hire a lawyer to represent you. While there are filing fees and other costs involved, at Searcy Denney, we are handling all Depo-Provera lawsuits at no out-of-pocket cost to our clients. Our lawyers are providing legal representation for these cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means that we only recover our costs (and receive legal fees for our services) if we are successful in helping our clients recover just compensation.

What Diagnosis Do I Need to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

At Searcy Denney, we are currently accepting Depo-Provera cases involving intracranial meningioma diagnoses. Intracranial meningioma is a type of tumor that develops in the skull and can lead to a variety of serious (and, in some cases, potentially fatal) complications. If you have been diagnosed with an intracranial meningioma after receiving Depo-Provera injections, we strongly encourage you to speak with one of our lawyers about your legal rights. Even if it has been years or decades since your last Depo-Provera injection, you could be entitled to financial compensation.

Does it Cost Anything to Have a Lawyer Review My Depo-Provera Case?

No, it does not cost anything to have a lawyer review your Depo-Provera case. If you think you may have grounds to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit against Pfizer Inc., we strongly encourage you to contact us for a free consultation. This truly costs you nothing, and one of our lawyers will be more than happy to help you make an informed decision about whether to take legal action. As discussed above, if you decide to take legal action, we will represent you on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win.

Is There a Depo-Provera Class Action Lawsuit?

No, there is not currently a Depo-Provera class action lawsuit. The costs of an intracranial meningioma caused by Depo-Provera can be substantial, and these types of cases generally are not well-suited to class action litigation.

Instead, you will need to hire a lawyer to file a Depo-Provera lawsuit of your own—which your lawyer can file directly in the Depo-Provera MDL that is currently pending in the Northern District of Florida. Unlike class action lawsuits, in MDL cases, individual plaintiffs can seek full compensation for their specific financial and non-financial losses.

Have More Questions? Contact Us for a Free Consultation About Filing a Depo-Provera Lawsuit Today

Do you have more questions about filing a Depo-Provera lawsuit? If so, we strongly encourage you to contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. To speak with an experienced lawyer at Searcy Denney about your legal rights in confidence, give us a call at 800-780-8607 or contact us online today.