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Paragard cases move slowly, and most of what matters is on the calendar. This page tracks it. We revise it monthly, and the last check was November 12, 2026.
Paragard Broke During Removal?
You may have a claim if all three are true:
- You had a Paragard copper IUD, not a hormonal IUD such as Mirena or Kyleena.
- It broke during removal, or a piece was later found in your body.
- You needed more than a routine office removal: imaging, a hysteroscopy, a laparoscopy, a hysterectomy or other treatment, or a piece is still inside you.
All three? Call 866-837-1010 or send us a message. The review is free.
Where the Paragard Lawsuit Stands in November 2026
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Federal cases | MDL 2974, Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta), Judge Leigh Martin May |
| Cases pending | 4,104 on November 2, 2026 (4,224 a month earlier); 4,658 filed in total |
| First trial | Rickard v. Teva: verdict for Teva, February 2026 |
| Second trial | Robere v. Teva: April 12, 2027 |
| Settlement | None announced |
| Defendants | Teva and CooperSurgical |
Recent Developments
- October and November 2026: motions in limine in Robere were due October 22, with responses due November 5.
- September 3, 2026: Teva’s lawyers announced that a New Jersey state court granted Teva summary judgment in a Paragard case on preemption grounds. That ruling does not control the federal MDL.
- August 2026: the court reportedly selected the next group of bellwether cases, and the defendants reportedly filed a second motion to dismiss cases as untimely.
- June 2026: Judge May certified a preemption question for appeal, and Teva petitioned the Eleventh Circuit on June 11. We have not confirmed whether that court agreed to hear it.
When Could the Paragard Cases Settle?
Not soon, on the current schedule. The manufacturer won the first trial, the second is five months away, and the preemption question could remove some claims entirely. Those are the events to watch. Our article on Paragard lawsuit settlement amounts explains why no real figure exists yet.
Start With Your Dates
Request the records of your insertion and removal, and any imaging or surgery that followed. Then have the dates checked, because Paragard claims are lost on timing more than on anything else. Tennessee generally allows one year and has a ten-year cutoff from first purchase; Alabama and Georgia generally allow two years. National page: Paragard lawsuit. State pages: Alabama Paragard lawsuit, Georgia Paragard lawsuit and Tennessee Paragard lawsuit.
Talk With a Paragard Lawyer
We review Paragard claims from Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee by phone or video, starting with the dates. Call 866-837-1010 or send us a message. The review is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest on the Paragard lawsuit?
As of November 2026, 4,104 cases are pending in MDL 2974 in Atlanta. Pretrial briefing is under way for the second bellwether trial, Robere v. Teva, set for April 12, 2027. No settlement has been announced.
When will the Paragard lawsuit be settled?
No date exists. The first trial ended in a defense verdict in February 2026, the second is set for April 2027, and a preemption question is pending. A settlement before those are resolved would be unusual.
Is there a Paragard class action?
No. Each woman files her own case. The cases are grouped in MDL 2974 for pretrial work only, and each claim is valued on its own facts.
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