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Settlement News July 28, 2026 • 9 min read • Pinned

J&J Announces Proposed $5.5 Billion Settlement of 76,000 Ovarian Talc Claims

Johnson & Johnson announced a proposed $5.5 billion resolution of about 76,000 ovarian cancer talc claims on July 27, 2026, five days after the MDL court ordered plaintiffs to show why their claims should not be dismissed. The deal requires 95% participation, covers existing claims only, and excludes mesothelioma. Per-claim values have not been published.

Talcum Powder MDL-2738 Settlement Johnson & Johnson
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$5.5B
Proposed Commitment
~76,000
Ovarian Claims
95%
Participation Required
Statistics August 3, 2026 • 12 min read • Pinned

August 2026 MDL Statistics Report

Comprehensive analysis of federal MDL caseload data showing 205,540 pending cases across 162 active dockets. Features J&J Talcum Powder's +479 jump to 68,914, Depo-Provera (+464) and Uber (+457) continuing to surge, one docket re-entering the report (BPS Direct/Cabela's Wiretapping) and one termination (SAP SE Patent).

Monthly Report JPML Data Case Trends
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205,540
Pending Cases
162
Active MDLs
+479 (J&J Talc)
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
Verdict News August 14, 2026 • 6 min read • Featured

Covidien Hernia Mesh Verdict: Jury Awards $88 Million in First MDL Bellwether

A Massachusetts federal jury awarded $88 million against Covidien on August 4, 2026 in Patterson v. Covidien, the first MDL-3029 case to reach trial. The jury found failure to warn about Symbotex mesh but declined punitive damages. This was a verdict, not a settlement, and Medtronic is pursuing post-trial motions and appeal.

Hernia Mesh MDL-3029 Covidien Verdict
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$88M
Jury Verdict
Aug 4
Verdict Date
2,449
Pending MDL Cases
Settlement News August 6, 2026 • 5 min read

TikTok Settles Three More Social Media Addiction Cases Ahead of October Trial

TikTok agreed to settle three more California bellwether cases (plaintiffs S.J., P.M.Y., and K.D.B.) on confidential terms in early August 2026. Meta, YouTube, and Snap remain set for the next bellwether trials in October 2026; Reuters puts the coordinated proceeding at roughly 3,300 cases.

Social Media MDL-3047 TikTok Settlement
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3 Cases
TikTok Settlements
Oct 2026
Next Bellwether Trials
~3,300
CA Coordinated Cases
Litigation Update August 6, 2026 • 5 min read

Tennessee Takes Meta to Trial Over Instagram Design: First AG Addictive-Design Case to Reach a Jury

Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti's consumer protection case against Meta went to a Nashville jury in late July 2026, with about seven weeks of trial expected. The state alleges Instagram was designed to addict minors; Meta argues Section 230 shields it.

Social Media MDL-3047 State AG Trial
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Jul 27
Opening Statements
~7 Weeks
Expected Trial Length
$1,000
Max Penalty Per Violation
Litigation Update August 6, 2026 • 4 min read

Families of Four Teens Who Died by Suicide Sue Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube

A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Delaware Superior Court on July 31, 2026 alleges all four major platforms caused social media addiction, sleep deprivation, depression, and anxiety in four teenagers, ages 13 to 18, who died by suicide between 2024 and 2025.

Social Media MDL-3047 Wrongful Death New Filing
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Jul 31
Filed in Delaware
4 Families
TX, NC, MN, TN
All 4
Platforms Named
Statistics July 1, 2026 • 12 min read

July 2026 MDL Statistics Report

Comprehensive analysis of federal MDL caseload data showing 203,915 pending cases across 162 active dockets. Features J&J Talcum Powder's +406 jump past 68,400, Uber (+369) and Depo-Provera (+322) continuing to surge, four new MDLs (Dupixent, Boston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulator, Cognizant/TriZetto Data Breach, NPK Fertilizer Antitrust), and one termination (Liquid Toppings Patent).

Monthly Report JPML Data Case Trends
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203,915
Pending Cases
162
Active MDLs
+406 (J&J Talc)
Top Mover
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 on March 31, 2025, the talc litigation resumed in court. As of June 2026, J&J said it was not pursuing a global settlement, and mediation and trials continued across roughly 68,000 MDL cases. Superseded by the proposed $5.5B settlement announced July 27, 2026.

Talcum Powder MDL-2738 Bankruptcy
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Rejected
Bankruptcy Plan
68,029
Pending Cases
Superseded
See Jul 2026
Statistics June 1, 2026 • 12 min read

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
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)
Top Mover
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)
Top Mover
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