Depo-Provera Lawsuit Settlement

Pfizer and plaintiffs’ attorneys announced a Depo-Provera settlement in June 2026 and signed a private agreement in July. It covers a majority of claims in the federal litigation and New York state court. The parties estimate that roughly 80% of federal plaintiffs will qualify.

The deadline to register for the settlement program is Nov. 30, 2026. That deadline applies to settlement registration, not every new birth control shot lawsuit. If you’ve already filed a lawsuit, ask your attorney whether your claim qualifies. If you don’t have a lawyer, Consumer Notice can help you get a free case review.

What’s Happening With Birth Control Shot Lawsuits?

Even if the parties signed a settlement agreement in July 2026, lawyers are still accepting cases. As of October 2026, more than 6,400 lawsuits have been filed in the birth control shot multidistrict litigation (MDL). These claims say companies didn’t warn patients or doctors that meningioma brain tumors were a potential Depo-Provera side effect.

A meningioma is a tumor that grows in the tissue lining of the brain. While the tumors are typically benign, they can cause serious problems if they grow.

People began filing lawsuits in late 2024 after a study published in the BMJ found that women who took the birth control shot could be about five times more likely to develop a meningioma brain tumor.

There haven’t been any trials yet. The judge canceled a trial originally scheduled for December 2026 after the settlement was announced.

It’s impossible to say exactly how much a Depo shot case could be worth because individual Depo-Provera settlement amounts have not been publicly disclosed. The agreement’s compensation terms are confidential. Some lawyers have speculated what these cases can be worth, but you shouldn’t use these to put a value on your case because online payout estimates should not be treated as confirmed awards.

Your attorney can explain how the settlement applies to your claim and discuss any payment offer you receive.

Typically, legal professionals determine settlement payouts based on the severity of the injuries and the number of financial losses. Factors like reduced quality of life, pain and suffering and loss of future earnings may also come into play.

Cases involving the most serious injuries and financial losses usually result in the highest settlement amounts. For example, a Depo claim involving long-lasting neurological problems or death can be worth more than a claim with mild symptoms.

The Depo settlement’s payment rules are confidential. The court-appointed settlement administrator reviews claim submissions and supporting records and determines whether claimants qualify.

A separate Supplemental Compensation Fund allows eligible claimants to request additional money. The court appointed an allocation master to establish review criteria and decide whether to award these additional payments.

Not everyone who files a Depo-Provera lawsuit qualifies for the settlement. Eligibility may depend on when you filed and how long after your last shot you were diagnosed with a meningioma. The full settlement requirements are confidential.

Ask your lawyer whether you qualify for the settlement or need to discuss other legal options. To qualify for a settlement, you must file a birth control lawsuit if you haven’t already. 

To file a birth control lawsuit, you’ll usually need medical records of a meningioma diagnosis, proof of Depo-Provera (or generic) use and documents that show medical and financial losses.

Medical Records and Diagnosis

Medical records can include imaging reports, doctor notes and hospital documents that confirm your meningioma diagnosis. You may also need notes that show surgeries, medications and follow-up visits for treatment. This helps prove how serious your condition is and how it has progressed over time.

Proof You Used Depo-Provera or a Generic Shot

You also need proof that you received birth control injections before your diagnosis. This can include prescription records, pharmacy receipts, injection logs from your doctor’s office or clinic visit summaries that show dates and doses. Depo lawsuits focus on long-term use, so it’s important to prove you used the shot at least two times and for at least a year.

Evidence of Your Losses

You’ll need evidence of how a meningioma has impacted your life. Helpful documents include medical bills, statements of out-of-pocket costs and pay stubs confirming lost wages. You can also use a journal, family testimonies or therapy notes to show pain, emotional distress and changes in your daily activities or relationships.