Women have long relied on the contraceptive Depo-Provera to prevent pregnancy, yet research published in 2024 draws a connection between the contraceptive and a heightened risk of brain tumors known as meningioma. In light of this evidence, women across the country are stepping forward to join the Depo-Provera lawsuit, with claims alleging that Depo-Provera’s manufacturer failed to warn consumers of this significant risk. Women who have been affected by Depo-Provera seek justice, accountability, and compensation for physical and emotional harm.
Unfortunately, the current Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit is part of a larger pattern of pharmaceutical negligence in women’s healthcare. Time and time again, drug companies have put profits over patient safety, releasing medications and medical devices without adequate testing or full disclosure of risks. Despite this disregard for consumer safety, history has shown that legal action can prompt change and increase awareness.
If you or a loved one have been affected by Depo-Provera, our experienced legal team is ready to assess your case, fight for the compensation you deserve, and stand up against corporate negligence in women’s healthcare. Learn more about lawsuit eligibility and how to gain legal support.
Past Lawsuits and the Ongoing Fight for Women’s Health and Pharmaceutical Accountability
Pharmaceutical and medical device litigation has played a crucial role in exposing hidden risks, securing justice for those harmed, and advocating for stricter safety regulations. Women’s healthcare products, including birth control devices and hormonal contraceptives, have often been marketed as safe and effective, only for patients to experience severe complications later.
When companies fail to prioritize safety, legal action becomes a powerful tool for accountability. Napoli Shkolnik has helped those affected fight for justice, push for industry change, and secure financial compensation. These legal battles have forced billion-dollar settlements and led to stricter regulations and the removal of harmful products from the market. Below, we’ll explore some historical examples of pharmaceutical negligence and the positive effects of legal action.
NuvaRing: $100 Million Settlement for Severe Contraceptive Side Effects
NuvaRing®, a vaginal contraceptive marketed as a convenient alternative to the birth control pill, has been linked to serious health issues, including blood clots, strokes, and even death. Beginning in the mid-2000s, women and families of those harmed filed lawsuits against NuvaRing’s manufacturer for lack of risk disclosure and inadequate product testing.
Napoli Shkolnik played a key role in the NuvaRing litigation, with attorney Hunter J. Shkolnik representing plaintiffs beginning in 2008. After years of advocacy, the case resulted in a $100 million settlement and compensated nearly 4,000 women and their families. While NuvaRing did not admit wrongdoing, the lawsuit highlighted the importance of drug testing and transparent safety information. The case also reinforced the crucial role of litigation in holding pharmaceutical companies accountable when patient safety is compromised.
Toxic Shock Syndrome: $7 Million Settlement Raises Awareness of Tampon Risks
A young woman’s life was forever changed when she developed toxic shock syndrome (TSS) after using a tampon. Doctors were forced to amputate her leg and toes. Though TSS is rare, it can be life-threatening, and many consumers remain unaware of its severe consequences due to minimal or unclear warning labels on feminine hygiene products.
Napoli Shkolnik took on the case to fight for justice, accountability, and greater transparency in product safety. In 2017, a $7 million settlement was reached that helped cover the young woman’s medical costs and raise awareness about the dangers of TSS. The lawsuit represents a larger discussion on women’s healthcare products and serves as a wake-up call for more explicit safety guidelines.
Why These Cases Matter
These lawsuits played a crucial role in raising awareness around pharmaceutical and medical device safety and helped advocate for women affected by healthcare products and drugs. Legal action forced companies to acknowledge risks, pushed for clearer patient education, and led to stricter FDA regulations.
The Connection to the Current Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuit
The lawsuits over NuvaRing, TSS, and Essure have revealed a clear pattern: women’s healthcare products are too often released without adequate testing or full transparency about risks. Now, the same concerns have surfaced with Depo-Provera.
Thousands of women relied on Depo-Provera for years, unaware of its potential link to meningioma. Those affected deserve justice for the harm they’ve endured and compensation for medical expenses. The lawsuit, however, goes beyond financial relief and seeks to hold pharmaceutical manufacturers accountable, expose misinformation, and push for more substantial safety standards in women’s healthcare.
How Napoli Shkolnik Can Help
Napoli Shkolnik is committed to fighting on behalf of those affected by Depo-Provera while helping prevent future harm to others. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a brain tumor after using Depo-Provera, taking legal action is an important step toward justice and fair compensation.
Why Trust Napoli Shkolnik with Your Case?
- Contingency Fee Model: we do not charge any upfront fees and don’t receive payment unless we win your case for you.
- Legal Support from Start to Finish: we understand that this is a stressful time, and we will take care of all legal matters for you, including evaluating and filing your case. We also help you gather medical records and other critical documents.
- Unwavering Advocacy: we will fight for you in court and in negotiations to secure the maximum possible compensation for you.
- Transparent Communication: we will always keep you updated and informed throughout the legal process.
Past lawsuits have led to billion-dollar settlements, product recalls, and regulatory changes, and taking action now can have the same impact. Justice, awareness, and compensation all go hand in hand, and we are committed to helping you get the support you deserve while pushing for a safer future in women’s healthcare.
