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Our Illinois Depo-Provera lawyers file birth control lawsuits for women diagnosed with a meningioma tumor. Illinois Depo-Provera lawsuits claim the manufacturers of this popular birth control injection failed to warn of the brain tumor risk.
As such, IL contraception patients diagnosed with a tumor following Depo-Provera use may be eligible to claim a cash settlement.
Birth Control Drugmaker Failed to Warn Illinois Women
Our team of Illinois Depo-Provera attorneys have represented thousands of victims of dangerous pharmaceutical products. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue compensation from Depo-Provera manufacturers and their affiliates, and do not file claims against our clients’ doctors or hospitals.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified claimants, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim Illinois Depo-Provera victims can make for tumor compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Click here for the latest information on the pending multi-district litigation.
Our Illinois Depo-Provera lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm the use of a qualified birth control product and diagnosis of a related tumor. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
Contact our Illinois Depo-Provera lawyers today.
Illinois Birth Control Lawyers File Brain Tumor Cases Statewide
Federal Meningioma Claims in IL
Illinois is part of the Seventh Circuit of the U.S. Courts system, and appeals are heard by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Illinois Depo-Provera victims may file federal meningioma lawsuits at the 7th Circuit’s local U.S. District Court. However, these cases may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Follow this link for our additional information on Seventh Circuit Depo-Provera settlements.)
Illinois State Meningioma Claims
Illinoisans also have the right to file Depo-Provera lawsuits in the State’s county courts (IL Courts website). IL Compiled Statutes, Chapter 735, sets forth the State’s civil procedure law.
The State of Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule with a 51% threshold. Accordingly, Illinois Depo-Provera lawyers can recover damages for wrongful conduct by Pfizer provided the meningioma victim is less than 50% at fault. However, the victim’s recovery is reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
Pertinent claim filing information is provided below.
Northern IL Courts for Chicago & Rockford Depo-Provera Lawsuits
Chicago and Rockford area Depo-Provera victims can file federal tumor lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (NDIL website). Thirty-four (34) active judges and fourteen (14) magistrates preside over the NDIL’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 9.8 million residents of Northern IL can file state court Depo-Provera lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
While Northern Illinois features rolling hills, river valleys, and Lake Michigan, it is also a global hub that employs Depo-Provera patients in finance, technology, and commerce. Residents of this cosmopolitan region can file contraception tumor lawsuits in the County of Cook in Chicago, DuPage in Wheaton, Kane in Geneva, Kendall in Yorkville, DeKalb in Sycamore, and throughout the Aurora and Naperville area. Claims can additionally be filed for Depo-Provera users from Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Elgin, Hammond, and Cicero, IL.
Depo-Provera lawsuits are further being filed in the County of Winnebago in Rockford, McHenry in Woodstock, and Lake in Waukegan, as well as Will in Joliet, LaSalle in Ottawa and Whiteside in Morrison, IL.
Central IL Courts for Springfield & Peoria Depo-Provera Lawsuits
Springfield, Peoria, Urbana and Rock Island area Depo-Provera victims can file federal tumor lawsuits at these four (4) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois (CDIL website). Seven (7) active judges, one (1) senior (semi-retired) judge, and one (1) magistrate preside over the CDIL’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 2 million residents of Central IL can file state court Depo-Provera lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. Specifically, Central Illinois Depo-Provera lawyers can file meningioma lawsuits in Peoria as well as Sangamon County in Springfield, IL.
West-Central Illinois
West-Central Illinois, which thrives on its river trade, agriculture, and historical charm, maintains a rural and small-town identity. However, Depo-Provera lawyers can additionally file claims here in the County of Rock Island near Moline, Adams in Quincy, McDonough in Macomb, Fulton in Lewistown, Knox in Galesburg, and Tazewell in Pekin, IL.
East-Central Illinois
East-Central Illinois, which is more urbanized and may see a higher rate of birth control use, is driven by education and innovation helmed by the University of Illinois. The diverse group of residents here can file Depo-Provera cases in the County of Champaign in Urbana, McLean in Bloomington-Normal, Macon in Decatur, Vermilion in Danville, Coles in Charleston, and Iroquois in Watseka, IL.
Southern IL Courts for East St. Louis Depo-Provera Lawsuits
East St. Louis and Benton area Depo-Provera victims can file federal tumor lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (SDIL website). Five (5) active judges and three (3) magistrates preside over the SDIL’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 1.3 million residents of Southern IL can file state court Depo-Provera lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
Southwestern Illinois
Southwestern Illinois, bordering the Mississippi River and populated by the urbanized Metro East, has an industrial and retail economy that employs Depo-Provera patients linked to the nearby city of St. Louis. Depo-Provera lawyers can file tumor lawsuits here in the County of St. Clair in Belleville and Madison in Edwardsville, as well as Macoupin in Carlinville, Randolph in Chester and Monroe in Waterloo, IL.
Southeastern Illinois
Southeastern Illinois features flatter terrain and the Wabash and Ohio Rivers. As such, its economy includes contraception users working in agriculture, coal mining, and outdoor tourism around Shawnee National Forest and Cave-in-Rock State Park. Residents here can have their Depo-Provera claims filed in the County of Franklin County in Benton, Jackson in Murphysboro and Little Egypt, Jefferson in Mount Vernon, Marion in Salem, Effingham, and Fayette in Vandalia, IL.
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