If you or someone you love developed a brain tumor after receiving Depo-Provera injections, you may have a valid claim for compensation. At Tort Advisor, we make the process straightforward. Our legal team offers free, confidential case evaluations and can guide you every step of the way. To learn more, call us or complete our [...]

Legal analysts project 16,000 to 18,000 lawsuits could eventually be filed by women diagnosed with meningiomas believed to be linked to Depo-Provera. And that figure may only scratch the surface. Many women may still be undiagnosed or unaware of the connection. We’re seeing growing awareness in the medical and legal communities, along with a steady [...]

If you received two or more Depo-Provera injections and were later diagnosed with a meningioma, you could be eligible to join the litigation. The most compelling legal claims typically involve long-term use—often five years or more—but even shorter-term users may qualify, especially if the tumor required surgery or caused symptoms such as: Persistent headaches Vision [...]

As of May 2025, over 290 cases have been centralized into a federal MDL (multidistrict litigation) in the Northern District of Florida, under the oversight of Judge Casey Rodgers. Legal experts expect thousands more claims to follow. In addition to the federal MDL, Pennsylvania—especially the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas—may become a secondary hub for [...]

There’s substantial reason to believe so. The potential link between synthetic progestins like medroxyprogesterone acetate (the active ingredient in Depo-Provera) and brain tumors has been discussed in medical literature since the early 1980s. Research dating back to 1983 highlighted that these hormones can activate receptors found in meningiomas—raising early concerns. European regulators acted on this [...]

It’s early in the legal process, so definitive payout amounts are still uncertain. However, based on previous mass tort settlements and the nature of these injuries, our legal team estimates potential individual settlements ranging from $275,000 to over $1 million. Cases involving multiple brain surgeries, lasting neurological complications, or permanent disability could command even higher [...]

Absolutely. The connection between Depo-Provera and meningioma—a type of brain tumor—is supported by some of the strongest scientific evidence we’ve seen in pharmaceutical litigation. According to a peer-reviewed study published in The BMJ, women who used this birth control injection for over a year had a 5.6 times higher risk of developing meningioma compared to [...]