--- case_id: "2974" title: "Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation" research_checked: "2026-10-28" research_level: "documents" screening_approved: false settlement_availability: "not verified" care_availability: "not confirmed" --- # Paragard IUD Products Liability MDL 2974 ## What this matter is about The federal directory identifies Paragard IUD Products Liability as a federal multidistrict-litigation matter. The case title identifies its subject; the index alone does not establish centralization status, detailed allegations, a medical connection, current rulings or settlement terms. Use the linked court documents to review those questions. ## Verified index information - **Full title:** Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation - **District:** GAN - **Master docket:** 1:20-md-2974 - **Judge:** May, Leigh Martin - **Index report date:** 2026-10-01 - **Report relationship:** Listed in this report - [JPML report](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Type-October-1-2026.pdf#page=5) ## Preparation roadmap This is a preparation path, not a court schedule or a promise of a payout. 1. **Understand the matter.** Read the case overview and inspect its official sources. Keep allegations separate from findings. 2. **Explore your connection.** Use optional preparation questions. Interest in a matter is not proof of a claim. 3. **Build your record trail.** Product, medicine or device identity, if known. Add only what you already know or can verify. 4. **Make room for care.** Discuss health concerns independently of any legal claim. Clinical decisions belong with your care team. 5. **Choose professional review.** Start with your existing lawyer if represented. A lawyer reviews deadlines, jurisdiction and any filing or settlement options. ## Existing records that may help - Product, medicine or device identity, if known - An approximate timeline and existing receipts or records - Existing clinical reports and treating-team information ## Care information — separate from legal eligibility ### A conversation with your care team If you have a health concern, your existing clinician can review your history and decide whether specialist input is appropriate. Provider access, cost and clinical need depend on your situation. - Which existing records would help explain my concern? - Who should coordinate any follow-up I need? General information: [HRSA: finding affordable health care](https://www.hrsa.gov/get-health-care/affordable). This does not establish product-specific causation or an available appointment. Care may be accessed independently of a lawsuit. Provider fit, licensure, location, insurance, price and appointment availability have not been confirmed. Settlefy does not prescribe treatment, order tests, promise a cure or recommend stopping medication. Optional OPHealth: user-selected signed reports and measurements can be copied for private review. This is not a booked appointment, provider referral or ongoing medical monitoring. No record is sent to a lawyer through that connection. ## Research material and provenance ### Orders and Opinions for 1:20-md-2974 | Northern District of Georgia | United States District Court - [Original source](https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/20md2974/orders-and-opinions) - Access: Retrieved and text-extracted; current legal interpretation still needs professional review - Retrieved: 2026-10-28T23:20:19.348Z - SHA-256: b127a924ae0a00958f0194ccc8f8b03b1814e0a24f4170aa36b6ca598f0cbc1f ### IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT - [Original source](https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/sites/gand/files/LMM2974_dfs.pdf) - Access: Retrieved and text-extracted; current legal interpretation still needs professional review - Retrieved: 2026-10-28T23:20:22.725Z - SHA-256: 9fcdec2d5fbab646c8b2712f83811949f5eb42cdca563d619fee6e1d5850be4b - Text inspection: first 8 PDF pages; attachments or later pages may not be covered. ### Case 1:20-md-02974-LMM Document 635 Filed 03/13/24 Page 1 of 4 - [Original source](https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/sites/gand/files/LMM2974_Doc635.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Case 1:20-md-02974-LMM Document 431 Filed 02/22/23 Page 1 of 9 - [Original source](https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/sites/gand/files/LMM2974_Doc431.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Case 1:20-md-02974-LMM Document 5 Filed 01/07/21 Page 1 of 12 - [Original source](https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/sites/gand/files/lmm2974_doc5.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ## Research gaps and professional review - Verify the operative complaint, later amendments and current court orders. - Verify any settlement notice, administrator, release, deadline and currently open intake. - Obtain current counsel-approved screening criteria; no eligibility rules are approved here. - Have qualified clinicians review any clinical mapping; general care sources are not case criteria. ## Updates [Live case page and source-update coverage](https://settlefy.com/litigation/2974#case-updates). Source checks run every six hours; most matters have directory-only monitoring. This file is a dated research brief, not an automatically updated court docket. ## Your next step [Explore the preparation questions](https://settlefy.com/my-settlefy?case=2974). Nothing is filed or sent to a firm automatically.