Author: Melinda Helbock, A.P.C.

Fetal distress is a critical obstetric emergency that demands timely and competent intervention. When California hospitals and providers fail to respond appropriately—whether through delayed cesarean delivery, misinterpreted fetal heart rate tracings, or inadequate staffing—the consequences can be devastating. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and neonatal death are among the most severe outcomes. In…

As of September 2025, more than 800 lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer alleging that its injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera caused intracranial meningiomas—brain tumors that can lead to neurological damage, invasive surgery, and long-term disability. These lawsuits are part of a growing mass tort movement, with cases consolidated into Multidistrict Litigation (MDL No. 3140) in the…

As litigation intensifies around Depo-Provera and its alleged link to intracranial meningiomas, hundreds of women across the United States are seeking legal recourse for brain tumors they believe were caused by long-term use of the injectable contraceptive. With over 800 lawsuits already filed and more expected, understanding who qualifies for a Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuit…