Paragard IUD Lawsuit Settlements

A Paragard IUD (intrauterine device) is a form of non-hormonal birth control. It can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. It is a temporary birth control device that a doctor inserts into the uterus during a medical appointment. Paragard IUD complications have been reported if the device migrates, breaks, falls out or pierces the uterine wall.

Paragard lawsuits claim that the device caused serious injuries to the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs allege that Paragard is prone to breaking inside the body during regular use, even if properly placed by a physician. During removal, the device's arms should fold upward, allowing it to easily slide out through the cervical opening. Instead, they may break, causing pieces of the IUD to remain in the body. The Paragard pieces may require hysterectomy, hysteroscopy or other surgical procedures to be removed. These procedures could cause lasting pain and jeopardize a person’s ability to have children.

The Paragard lawsuits allege that:

• Paragard’s label provides vague, confusing and incomplete warnings of the risks associated with use and removal of the IUD.
• Paragard’s makers did not adequately warn about IUD breaks, including that surgery might be necessary because of a broken Paragard IUD.
• Paragard’s makers have received reports about Paragard’s propensity to break and the resulting injuries. But the companies didn’t inform patients, physicians or the public about Paragard’s risks. Instead, they concealed this information.

When numerous lawsuits filed in the US federal court system share common questions of fact and common defendants, the cases can be consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL). A panel of appointed judges will review the cases and centralize them into one district court. This consolidation process is designed to save resources and ease the burden on district courts. The Paragard IUD lawsuits are consolidated into In re: Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2974. As of September 2025, the MDL had 3,569 pending cases.

An IUD settlement is compensation offered to individuals who file lawsuits alleging injuries from IUDs. Lawsuits can be resolved through settlements, verdicts or dismissals.

• A settlement is negotiated between the lawsuit parties.
• A verdict is a decision made in court by a judge or jury.

No Paragard IUD lawsuit settlements or verdicts have been reached yet in IUD multidistrict litigation.

Paragard litigation is still evolving, so it is difficult to know exactly how the cases will progress. They could receive individual trials and verdicts, or the defendant may make a larger Paragard settlement offer. Any attorney who guarantees funds, especially certain amounts, may not have your best interests in mind.

What determines Paragard settlement amounts?

Numerous factors will determine Paragard IUD settlement amounts, if offers are made. A settlement depends on the damages a person suffered. Types of damages in a Paragard lawsuit may include a plaintiff’s medical expenses and lost wages. Damages may also include compensation for a plaintiff’s pain and suffering.

Plaintiffs should be wary of attorneys who guarantee a certain amount of money in an IUD settlement or verdict. However, a personal injury lawyer’s experience and perspective can make a significant difference in reaching a favorable settlement. When your lawyer meets with you to discuss your case, they will begin learning the elements of your particular claim and determining the best way to get a favorable settlement or verdict. A Motley Rice Paragard IUD attorney can use their experience to assess the value of your case and any settlement offers received.

The Paragard IUD lawsuits (MDL 2974) name CooperSurgical, The Cooper Companies, Teva USA, Teva Women’s Health LLC and Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D as defendants. No Paragard IUD settlements or verdicts have been reached yet.

Motley Rice attorneys are actively involved in this IUD litigation. Motley Rice attorney Fidelma Fitzpatrick was appointed by the court to the Paragard MDL Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee (PEC). Kristen Hermiz was court-appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC).

The IUD litigation is ongoing, and Paragard bellwether trials are scheduled to begin in January 2026. Bellwether trials are individual cases chosen for trial from the overall MDL pool. These “test cases” can measure how juries react to evidence and arguments and help speed up settlement negotiations.

The attorneys at Motley Rice have experience representing people alleging harm caused by defective medical devices and medicine. We have been involved in many women’s health lawsuits and birth control lawsuits. Our case experience includes:

• Acting as court-appointed lead counsel for coordinated cases involving permanent birth control device Essure®
• Acting as court-appointed co-lead counsel for the Mirena® IUD multidistrict litigation (MDL)
• Serving on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) for NuvaRing® multidistrict litigation (MDL)
• Serving on the PSC for Depo-Provera® birth control shot multidistrict litigation (MDL)

If a Paragard IUD broke and injured you or someone you love, our attorneys can discuss your eligibility for filing a Paragard IUD lawsuit. For more information, contact our team by filling out our online form or calling 1.800.768.4026.

Read more on our medical drug litigation experience.

Do not stop taking prescribed medication without first consulting with your doctor. Discontinuing a prescribed medication without your doctor’s advice can result in injury or death. Paragard, Mirena, NuvaRing and Depo-Provera remain approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.