Key Points

• Women diagnosed with meningioma brain tumors after using Depo-Provera may qualify to recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and the cost of lifelong tumor monitoring. 
• There is no single “average” Depo-Provera settlement amount; the value of each claim depends on factors like the treatment a woman required, the severity of her injury, and how the tumor has affected her life. 
• The tentative settlement announced in June 2026 has not closed the door on new claims, but filing deadlines still apply, and waiting can put compensation at risk. 

Why It Matters

Thousands of women have filed lawsuits alleging that Pfizer failed to warn them that the Depo-Provera birth control shot could increase their risk of developing meningioma, a tumor that forms in the tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord. For many of these women, the diagnosis meant brain surgery, radiation, years of MRI scans, and time away from work and family. Understanding what compensation may be available is often the first step toward deciding whether to take legal action. 

Compensation for Meningioma Brain Tumors Linked to Depo-Provera

One of the most common questions women ask after a meningioma diagnosis is what a Depo-Provera lawsuit may be worth. The honest answer is that it depends on the facts of each case.  

Depo-Provera lawsuit compensation is designed to cover the real losses a woman has suffered because of her brain tumor, and those losses look different for every woman. The only way to learn more about what damages you may be entitled to receive is to speak with an experienced birth control attorney about the facts of your case. 

If you or a loved one used Depo-Provera and have questions about whether you may be eligible to recover compensation, contact the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling our office toll-free at 1-866-806-8117, or by filling out the free case information form located on this page. 

Types of Damages in a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

In a product liability case, the losses a person can recover are called damages. Damages generally fall into two categories. Economic damages cover losses with a clear dollar value, such as hospital bills and missed paychecks. Non-economic damages cover harms that are just as real but harder to measure, such as physical pain, anxiety, and the loss of the ability to enjoy daily life. Women who qualify to file a Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit may be able to pursue both types of damages. 

Medical Expenses and Future Care Costs

Medical costs are often the largest economic loss in a meningioma claim. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, treatment may include brain surgery, radiation therapy such as stereotactic radiosurgery, medications, and rehabilitation. According to the Mayo Clinic, even meningiomas that do not require immediate treatment typically call for ongoing imaging to watch for growth. 

That last point matters for compensation. Because meningiomas can grow back or begin growing after years of stability, many women face a lifetime of periodic MRI scans and neurology appointments. A Depo-Provera claim can seek compensation not only for the treatment a woman has already received, but also for the future monitoring and care her doctors expect her to need. 

Lost Income and Reduced Earning Capacity

Recovering from brain surgery can take weeks or months. Some women return to work with lasting effects, such as fatigue, memory problems, vision changes, or seizures, that limit the hours they can work or the type of work they can do.  

Compensation in a Depo-Provera lawsuit can account for the wages a woman lost during diagnosis and treatment, as well as reduced earning capacity, which means the income she is likely to lose in the future because of her condition. 

Pain and Suffering and Other Non-Economic Damages

A meningioma diagnosis affects far more than a woman’s finances. Many women describe the fear of learning they have a brain tumor, the stress of waiting for scan results, and the strain the diagnosis places on their families.  

Non-economic damages are meant to compensate for these harms, including physical pain, emotional distress, and the loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving severe or permanent injuries, these damages can make up a significant share of the total recovery. 

What Factors Affect the Value of a Depo-Provera Claim

No two Depo-Provera claims are identical, but several factors tend to shape how a claim is valued: 

• Treatment required. Claims involving brain surgery or radiation are generally valued higher than claims involving observation alone, because the medical costs and physical toll are greater. 

• Severity and lasting effects. Permanent complications, such as seizures, hearing or vision loss, or cognitive changes, increase the value of a claim. 

• Strength of the use and diagnosis records. Compensation depends on proving both Depo-Provera use and a meningioma diagnosis. Women who are missing paperwork should know that attorneys can often gather the medical records needed for a Depo-Provera lawsuit on their behalf. 

• Filing deadlines. Every state sets a time limit for product liability claims, called a statute of limitations. Missing that deadline can eliminate the right to any compensation, no matter how strong the claim. 

Each case is unique. The best way to find out more about whether you may qualify to file a lawsuit and what compensation you may be entitled to receive is by contacting our law firm to schedule a free legal consultation.

How the June 2026 Settlement May Affect Compensation

In June 2026, Pfizer and lawyers representing women in the Depo-Provera litigation announced a tentative settlement. In large pharmaceutical settlements, compensation is typically not divided equally. Instead, claims are usually evaluated individually, with factors like treatment history and injury severity affecting each woman’s recovery. 

It is also important to understand what the settlement does not do. The agreement is not final, it may not cover every claim, and it does not automatically pay women who have never filed.  

Women who used the Depo shot and were diagnosed with meningioma can learn more about how the Depo-Provera settlement may affect their legal options, but the safest step is to have a lawyer review their situation promptly. 

Why There Is No “Average” Depo-Provera Settlement Amount

Some websites advertise specific dollar figures for Depo-Provera settlements. Women should treat those numbers with caution. No final, court-approved compensation amounts have been publicly confirmed for individual claims, and any figure promised before a claim is reviewed is speculation. 

There are several reasons why no reliable average exists. First, the litigation is not over. The June 2026 settlement is tentative, and individual payments have not been determined or approved.  

Second, meningioma injuries vary widely from one woman to the next. One claim may involve a small tumor found early and monitored with scans, while another involves multiple surgeries and permanent complications. Averaging those outcomes together would not tell either woman what her own claim is worth.  

Third, in mass tort settlements, compensation is typically allocated based on the specific facts of each claim, so even women in the same settlement can receive very different amounts.  

The only way to get a meaningful estimate of what a claim may be worth is to have an attorney review the details of your diagnosis, treatment, and Depo-Provera use. 

The Science Behind Depo-Provera Meningioma Claims

While no settlement amounts have been confirmed, the medical research connecting Depo-Provera to meningioma is well documented, and it is this science that supports the compensation claims now being resolved.  

A 2024 study published in The BMJ found that prolonged use of medroxyprogesterone acetate, the active ingredient in Depo-Provera, was associated with a significantly increased risk of intracranial meningioma.  

According to the National Cancer Institute, meningiomas are the most common type of primary brain tumor in adults, and even benign meningiomas can cause serious neurological problems.  

This research is central to the claim at the heart of the litigation: that Pfizer knew or should have known about the tumor risk and failed to adequately warn women and their doctors. 

Talk With a Lawyer About A Depo-Provera Claim

The attorneys at Hissey Mulderig & Friend represent women across the U.S. who developed meningioma after using Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera 104, or generic medroxyprogesterone acetate injections.  

Our law firm is also currently investigating claims and accepting new cases involving women diagnosed with brain tumors after using the Depo shot. There is no cost for a consultation, and our firm works on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation in your case.  

Find out what compensation you may be entitled to recover or start your claim today by contacting Hissey Mulderig & Friend toll-free at 1-866-806-8117, or by filling out the free claim submission form, located at the top of this page.