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Paragard Bellwether Trial January 2026
First trial to set precedent for 12,500+ pending cases
January 13, 2026
First Bellwether Trial Date
Court Information
- MDL Number:MDL 2974
- Court:Northern District of Georgia
- Judge:Judge Leigh Martin May
- Defendant:Teva Pharmaceuticals / CooperSurgical
Case Statistics
- Pending Cases:12,500+
- Reported Breakages:2,700+
- Avg Settlement Est:$450,000
- FDA Warnings:4 issued
What is a Bellwether Trial?
A bellwether trial is a test case selected to represent the larger group of plaintiffs in a mass tort litigation. The outcome of this first trial will:
- ✓ Set precedent for how evidence is evaluated
- ✓ Determine potential settlement values for similar cases
- ✓ Often lead to global settlement negotiations
- ✓ Help both sides assess case strength
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Based on MDL 2974 (N.D. Ga.), FDA MAUDE Database 2026, Teva Pharmaceuticals Litigation Data, and Bellwether Trial Schedule