The legal fight over a widely prescribed birth control injection is taking shape right here in Nevada.
A woman who claims she developed multiple brain tumors from using Depo-Provera is now suing Pfizer and several generic drug manufacturers in Nevada’s District Court.
Local attorneys from Eglet LawGroup and Dimopoulos Law spoke out about their claim on Monday, accusing the drug companies of “nothing short of criminal conduct” and alleging they knowingly endangered the lives of tens of thousands of women — including Tina Stephens-Smith, the local plaintiff in this case.
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Nevada attorneys sue drug companies over brain tumor risk from birth control shot Depo-Provera
The lawsuit filed Thursday argues drug manufacturers “neglected to adequately warn consumers of known risks” associated with the “Depo Shot.”
Stephens-Smith claims Depo-Provera caused her to suffer “serious and potentially debilitating” brain tumors after years of regular use.