Depo-Provera Brain Tumor Lawsuit
According to the complaint brought by Schmidt, she was first prescribed Depo-Provera birth control shots at a Planned Parenthood in San Ramon, California in 2005 at the age of 20, and received routine prescription injections up until 2021, amounting to approximately 64 injections.
Schmidt claims that at least 12 of the birth control shots administered consisted of Pfizer’s authorized generic Depo-Provera, which is identical to the brand name Depo-Provera.
The lawsuit claims that Schmidt began to develop Depo-Provera side effects over time that included severe headaches, dizziness and vertigo. Following consultations with her doctor and undergoing multiple medical exams, tests and an MRI, Schmidt was diagnosed with a Grade 1 and Grade 2 brain tumor known as a Sylvian fissure meningioma at the age of 37 in June 2022.
Due to the worsening symptoms and her young age, it was recommended that Schmidt undergo brain surgery to remove the tumor. The lawsuit detailed the invasive procedure to remove the brain tumor, which involved a deep incision in the scalp and the use of a craniotome, a powerful drill-like tool, to cut open the skull.
Once the tumor was removed, surgeons reportedly found abnormal tissue around the brain and had to remove a significant portion, replacing the damaged area with cow heart tissue (bovine pericardium).
Schmidt’s lawsuit claims that the brain tumor caused by Depo-Provera birth control shots has led to severe past, current and future injuries, including physical and emotional trauma, persistent medical complications, and a significant reduction in her quality of life.
The lawsuit further asserts that Pfizer and other manufacturers of Depo-Provera knew or should have known that the birth control shots could cause brain tumors, citing extensive medical research showing that medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), the active ingredient in Depo-Provera, can trigger signaling pathways that lead to abnormal cell growth in the meninges, increasing the risk of tumor development.
Schmidt’s lawsuit presents claims of failure to warn, failure to test, defective design, misrepresentation and fraud and breach of warranty.
Depo-Provera Lawsuits Being Investigated Over Brain Tumors
Lawyers across the nation are reviewing Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuits against Pfizer Inc., who is the manufacturer of the name-brand birth control shot.
Drug makers have a responsibility to thoroughly investigate and assess the safety of their product. This includes conducting rigorous research and clinical trials to identify potential risks, such as the association between Depo-Provera and brain tumors.
Depo-Provera lawyers are providing free consultations and claim evaluations for individuals who received the birth control shots and developed meningioma brain tumors or were diagnosed with Pseudotumor Cerebri.
Attorneys handle all Depo-Provera lawsuits on a contingency fee basis, which means that there are no fees or expenses paid unless a settlement or lawsuit payout is received.