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Statistics June 1, 2026 • 12 min read • Pinned

June 2026 MDL Statistics Report

Comprehensive analysis of federal MDL caseload data showing 202,129 pending cases across 159 active dockets — crossing 200,000 for the first time. Features Depo-Provera's record +1,739 single-month surge to 5,508 cases, J&J Talcum Powder topping 68,000, and no new or terminated MDLs this month.

Monthly Report JPML Data Case Trends
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202,129
Pending Cases
159
Active MDLs
+1,739 (Depo-Provera)
Top Mover
Settlement News June 24, 2026 • 7 min read • Pinned

Pfizer Reaches Global Settlement in Principle in Depo-Provera Meningioma MDL

In an order entered June 15, 2026, Judge Rodgers confirmed Pfizer and plaintiffs' leadership reached a global settlement in principle in MDL-3140. The first bellwether trial was vacated and the Daubert hearing reset to July 27. Terms were not disclosed and the deal is not yet finalized.

Depo-Provera MDL-3140 Settlement Pfizer
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In Principle
Settlement
5,508
MDL Cases
Jul 27
Daubert Reset
Litigation Update June 25, 2026 • 6 min read

Roundup at the Supreme Court: Durnell Decision Pending as a $7.25B Class Settlement Advances

The Supreme Court's Monsanto v. Durnell decision (FIFRA preemption) is pending after April 2026 argument, while a contested $7.25B King v. Monsanto class settlement advances in Missouri. What both mean for the Roundup MDL.

Roundup MDL-2741 Supreme Court Settlement
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Pending
SCOTUS Ruling
$7.25B
Proposed Class Deal
~65,000
Claims Nationwide
Litigation Update June 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Uber Loses First Two Federal Bellwethers in Passenger Sexual-Assault MDL

Federal juries returned plaintiff verdicts in the first two bellwethers of the Uber passenger sexual-assault MDL ($8.5M in February, $5,000 in April 2026), and the court ruled Uber is a common carrier under North Carolina law. Next trials Sept 14, 2026.

Uber MDL-3084 Bellwether Verdict
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$8.5M + $5K
First 2 Verdicts
Common Carrier
Key Ruling
Sep 14
Next Trials
Settlement News June 25, 2026 • 4 min read

Social Media Addiction MDL: First Federal Bellwether Settles Before Trial

Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube settled the first federal bellwether (Breathitt County, KY) before trial in May 2026; reporting put the combined value near $27 million. The next bellwether (state-AG track) is set for around August 2026.

Social Media MDL-3047 Bellwether Settlement
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~$27M
Reported Settlement
Pre-Trial
Breathitt Bellwether
Aug 2026
Next Bellwether
Litigation Update June 25, 2026 • 4 min read

Paragard IUD MDL: First Bellwether Ends in Defense Verdict

A federal jury returned a defense verdict in the first bellwether trial of the Paragard IUD MDL in early 2026, declining to hold Teva liable in a defense-selected case. Additional bellwethers are scheduled, and Teva has pursued a preemption appeal.

Paragard MDL-2974 Bellwether Verdict
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Defense
First Verdict
4,071
Pending Cases
Appeal
Preemption Issue
Litigation Update June 25, 2026 • 5 min read

J&J Talc Litigation After the Bankruptcy Collapse: Trials and Mediation Resume

After J&J's third bankruptcy attempt (Red River Talc) was rejected in 2025, the talc litigation has resumed in court. J&J says it is not pursuing a global settlement; mediation and trials continue across roughly 68,000 MDL cases.

Talcum Powder MDL-2738 Bankruptcy
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Rejected
Bankruptcy Plan
68,029
Pending Cases
No Global
Settlement
Litigation Update June 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Depo-Provera Lawsuit Update: June 2026 Filings Surge 46% in a Single Month

The Depo-Provera meningioma MDL (MDL-3140) jumped from 3,769 to 5,508 pending cases in the June 2026 JPML report — a record +1,739 single-month surge, ahead of the June 24-26 Daubert hearing and pending federal preemption ruling. Charts, timeline, and what comes next.

Depo-Provera MDL-3140 Case Trends
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+1,739
June Surge
5,508
Pending Cases
+46%
One-Month Jump
Statistics May 1, 2026 • 12 min read

May 2026 MDL Statistics Report

Comprehensive analysis of federal MDL caseload data showing 199,684 pending cases across 159 active dockets. Features Depo-Provera's continued 279-case surge, Bard PowerPort crossing 3,000 cases, 3 new MDLs (Rare Breed Triggers, ByHeart Infant Formula, Fire Apparatus Antitrust), and 2 MDL terminations (Xyrem Antitrust, Passenger Vehicle Tires).

Monthly Report JPML Data Case Trends
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199,684
Pending Cases
159
Active MDLs
+279 (Depo-Provera)
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Statistics April 1, 2026 • 12 min read

April 2026 MDL Statistics Report

Comprehensive analysis of federal MDL caseload data showing 198,825 pending cases across 158 active dockets. Features Depo-Provera's continued 391-case surge, Bard PowerPort surpassing 3,000 cases, and 2 MDL terminations (SoClean, Evolve Bank).

Monthly Report JPML Data Case Trends
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198,825
Pending Cases
158
Active MDLs
+391 (Depo-Provera)
Top Mover
Statistics March 2, 2026 • 12 min read

March 2026 MDL Statistics Report

Comprehensive analysis of federal MDL caseload data showing 198,480 pending cases across 160 active dockets. Features Depo-Provera's explosive 1,001-case surge, 5 new MDLs including Lyft Sexual Assault, and 2 Xarelto terminations.

Monthly Report JPML Data Case Trends
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198,480
Pending Cases
160
Active MDLs
+1,001 (Depo-Provera)
Top Mover
Statistics February 2, 2026 • 8 min read

February 2026 MDL Statistics Report

Comprehensive analysis of federal MDL caseload data showing 197,264 pending cases across 157 active dockets. Features Depo-Provera's 346-case surge and MDL-2591 termination.

Monthly Report JPML Data Case Trends
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197,264
Pending Cases
157
Active MDLs
+346 (Depo-Provera)
Top Mover
Statistics January 6, 2026 • 8 min read

January 2026 MDL Statistics Report

Comprehensive analysis of federal MDL caseload data showing 197,965 pending cases across 158 active dockets. Features Depo-Provera's 282-case surge and Zantac's 782-case decline.

Monthly Report JPML Data Case Trends
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197,965
Pending Cases
158
Active MDLs
+282 (Depo-Provera)
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