The law firm of Hissey Mulderig & Friend in Austin, Texas was actively involved in several ongoing litigation areas in 2025, including claims involving Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists, Depo-Provera, mesothelioma and asbestos, and workplace injury claims. 

Below, you can read more about the top news stories that were covered online by our firm during 2025. 

Patients who have been injured by dangerous drugs or medical devices and workers who were injured or exposed to toxic substances on the job may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. 

For a free legal consultation from our attorneys or to start the process of filing your claim today, contact Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling our office toll-free at 1-806-806-8117, or by sending us a message using our free claims submission form on the right side of this page. 

Our Top Stories of 2025

In 2025, Hissey Mulderig & Friend reported on a number of developing news stories related to the litigation areas in which the firm is currently active.   

The following news items were the most-viewed stories that appeared on our website in 2025: 

1. Ozempic, similar weight loss-diabetes drugs linked to 162 deaths, FDA reports: FDA data shows that Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and similar GLP-1 agonist drugs have been linked to at least 162 reported deaths. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed by patients affected by serious gastrointestinal side effects linked to these medications. 

2. Ozempic, Wegovy Linked to Vision Loss & Blindness Risk: A study found that people with type 2 diabetes who used Ozempic or Wegovy may be up to eight times more likely to develop an eye condition called NAION, which can lead to sudden, often permanent vision loss or blindness. Dozens of lawsuits against the makers of these medications have been filed by patients who developed severe side effects after using Ozempic, Wegovy, or similar drugs. 

3. Depo-Provera Lawsuits Update: Birth Control Shot Litigation Advancing Rapidly: The Depo-Provera birth control shot litigation continues to grow, with at least 130 lawsuits added to a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) in Florida and additional cases in state courts. Legal experts predict thousands of additional Depo shot lawsuits may eventually be filed as the MDL progresses. 

4. Stomach problems linked to 70% of Ozempic ER hospital admissions: A new study found that nearly 70% of emergency room visits tied to Ozempic and similar diabetes/weight-loss drugs were due to stomach issues like gastroparesis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Researchers involved in the study found that roughly 24,500 hospital ER visits in the U.S. have been linked to these medications. 

5. Depo-Provera Linked to “Significantly Higher Risk” of Meningioma Brain Tumors, Study Finds: A January 2025 study reported women who used the Depo-Provera birth control shot for more than one year faced a substantially higher risk of developing meningioma brain tumors compared with women who took oral contraceptives. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of Depo-Provera by women who used the birth control shot. 

6. Depo-Provera Lawsuits Update (July 2025): As of July 2025, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by women who used the Depo-Provera birth control shot and were later diagnosed with meningioma brain tumors. Women who used the Depo shot and meet all the criteria to take legal action may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. 

7. Women With Meningioma Brain Tumors From Depo-Provera May Qualify to File a Lawsuit: Women diagnosed with meningioma brain tumors after using Depo-Provera birth control shots might be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. Dozens of lawsuits against Depo-Provera have been filed, and many of these claims have been centralized in a federal MDL in Florida to help organize and expedite the litigation. 

8. Benzene and Blood Cancers: Compensation for Leukemia, MDS, or Multiple Myeloma: Workers exposed to benzene at petrochemical plants, factories, or similar jobs before 1980 and who were later diagnosed with leukemia, myelodysplasia (MDS), lymphoma, or multiple myeloma may be eligible to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation. 

9. Depo-Provera & Meningioma Brain Tumors: Women May Require Lifetime Monitoring: A recent Depo-Provera lawsuit alleges that women who used the birth control shot may require lifetime medical monitoring for meningioma brain tumors. Studies have shown that Depo-Provera users face an increased risk of developing cerebral brain tumors after using the shot. 

10. Roblox Faces Lawsuits Over Child Sexual Exploitation, Video Game Addiction: The online game platform Roblox is facing numerous lawsuits from families and state attorneys general. These lawsuits allege that predators used the site to contact, groom, and exploit children, and that the platform’s design encourages addictive play and heavy spending by young users. 

Contact Us & Start Your Claim Today

If you or a loved one have been affected by Depo-Provera brain tumors, NAION eye problems from GLP-1 agonist drugs, mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer, injuries from a workplace accident, or other side effects from dangerous drugs or medical devices, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation. 

Start the process of filing your claim today by contacting the law firm of Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling our office toll-free at 1-806-866-8117. 

You can also contact us by filling out the free claims submission form at the top of this page. After we receive your message, one of our staff members will contact you for more information and to put you in touch with an attorney to help you start the process of filing your claim.