Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a birth control shot manufactured by Pfizer. Since 2024, thousands of women have filed lawsuits alleging Depo-Provera caused meningioma (a type of brain tumor). Here's the 2026 status of the Depo-Provera lawsuit.
Plaintiffs allege that Depo-Provera and its generic form caused non-cancerous but often serious brain tumors called meningiomas. The lawsuits allege that Pfizer knew or should have known about the risk but did not adequately warn.
Based on similar MDLs (Bayer/Monsanto, Zantac), settlement negotiations typically begin after bellwether trials produce reference-point verdicts. Realistic Depo-Provera settlement timeline: 2027-2029. Individual plaintiffs may see resolutions sooner.
You may qualify to file an individual lawsuit if you:
Unlike consumer class actions, mass tort MDLs like this one require you to file an individual lawsuit — not a class action claim. Contact a mass-tort attorney who handles Depo-Provera cases. Most work on contingency (no fee unless you recover).
Beyond Depo-Provera, similar hormonal contraceptive class actions cover other products. Class Action Buddy tracks pharmaceutical class actions and mass torts alongside consumer settlements.