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Maine Depo-Provera lawsuits claim birth control manufacturers failed to safely protect women from meningioma. The contraceptive has been blamed for many unexpected brain tumors. (See our ME Depo-Provera News)
As such, our Maine Depo-Provera lawyers are filing meningioma lawsuits for birth control victims.
Maine Depo-Provera Lawyers Advocate for Meningioma Victims
Our team of Maine Depo-Provera attorneys has 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 Depo-Provera compensation from birth control manufacturers, not from our clients’ doctors or caregivers.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While money damages may be available to qualified brain tumor patients, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim Maine Depo-Provera attorneys can make for meningioma compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on Depo-Provera multi-district litigation (MDL).
Our Maine Depo-Provera lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm exposure to Depo-Provera and a meningioma diagnosis. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
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Maine Meningioma Lawsuits in State or Federal Court
ME Depo-Provera lawsuits can be filed in state or federal court. Selecting a jurisdiction is generally based on: 1) whether all parties inhabit Maine, and 2) the severity of the brain tumor.
Maine State Depo-Provera Claims
When all parties reside in Maine, Depo-Provera lawsuits of any magnitude can be filed in the State’s county courts (ME Courts Website). The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the State’s procedural law for birth control claims.
The State of Maine follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a Maine Depo-Provera lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by Pfizer provided the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault. However, the meningioma victim’s financial award may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
1st Circuit Depo-Provera Claims in Maine
Maine is part of the First Circuit of the federal court system, and individual Depo-Provera lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Birth control appeals are heard by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.
Provided the tumor is severe, Depo-Provera claims can be filed in this court against defendants nationwide.
However, federal Depo-Provera lawsuits filed in Maine may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a meningioma Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Follow this link for our additional information on 1st Circuit Depo-Provera compensation.)
For FAQ about the birth control litigation, please see our Depo-Provera lawyers homepage.
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