top of page

Sponsors

Updated 2/2024

7 (3).png

Adam Birkhold
Al Motlagh
Alan D Daneshrad
Ali A Azarakhsh
Ali Awad
Ali Razavi
Alina Bagasian
Alla Tenina
Ameer Shah
Andrew D Kumar
Andrew Zeytuntsyan
Anthony Choe
Aram Rostomyan
Aren Manukyan
Ari Moss
Arin Khodaverdian
Aron C Movroydis
Artin Sookasian
Ashkan Minaie
Ayesha Rafi
Barry H Hinden
Ben Dominguez II
Benjamin Fogel
Benjamin Khakshour
Bita N Haiem
Bobby B Saadian
Bobby Tamari
Brian Banner
Brian C Mitchell
Cagney McCormick
Cameron Y Brock
Christopher Bragoli
Christopher Culleton
Clifford J Enten
D. Scott Warmuth
Dan Abir
Daniel A Reisman
Daniel Bottari
Daniel J Rafii
Darren Miller
David Benn
David E Jacobson
David F Makkabi
David Krangle
David Kreizer
David L Issapour
David P Bonemeyer
David P Kashani
David Yerushalmi
Derek Lee
Edward Herman
Edward Okwueze
Edward Ramsey
Elliot Zarabi
Eric Mausner
Erik Zograbian
Felicia B Edelman
Fletcher B Brown
Gary Berkovich
Gary K Daglian
Geoffrey P Norton
George Jawlakian
George P Escobedo
George P Hakim
George Salinas
Gerry Hernandez
Gil Alvandi
Goldwater Partner *
Gordon McKernan
Granth J Crhoelman
Gus Anastopoulo
Hagop Chopurian
Harout A Messrelian
Irina Martirosyan
James A Allaire
James Kim
James Onder
James Shaw
James White
Jared S Zafran
Jared Spingarn
Jason B Chalik
Jason Javaheri
Jeffrey Knoll
Jerrold Parker
Jerry Jacobson
Jimmy H Jin
John Brockmeier
John C Ye
John Hong
John Leo
Johnny G Phillips
Jonathan I Rotstein
Jonathan Melmed
Jonathan Yagoubzadeh
Joseph Nazarian
Joseph S Nourmand
Joshua J Zokaeem
Justin Farahi
Justin L Lawrence
Kaveh Elihu
Kenny Habetz
Kevin A Garcia
Kevin Butler
Kevin Danesh
Kevin Jani
Kevin Moore
Khalil Khan
Kian Mottahedeh
Kyle Madison
Mahdis Kaeni
Maralle Messrelian
Marc Pacin
Marielys Acosta
Mark Sweet
Martin Arteaga
Matt Koohanim
Matthew Buzzell
Michael Avanesian
Michael Emrani
Michael Fielding
Michael Ghozland
Michael H Kim
Michael Pierce
Michael Saeedian
Michael Steinger
Miguel I Alvarez
Mohammad (Mo) Abuershaid
Nassir N Ebrahimian
Nathaniel Preston
Nilufar Alemozaffar
Omid Razi
Pavel Sterin
Payam Tishbi
Pouya Chami
Ramin Kermani-Nejad
Randal Klezmer
Raphael B Hedwat
Raymond Ghermezian
Ricardo Y Merluza
Rob A Rodriguez
Robert M Pave
Robin Saghian
Robinson S Rowe
Ronald DeSimone
Ronen Kleinman
Rouben Varozian
Ryan Banafshe
Sam Almasri
Samuel Ceballos
Sanam Salimnia Aghnami
Scott Diallo
Scott E Wheeler
Sean Logue
Sean Simpson
Sef Krell
Servando Timbol
Seymone Javaherian
Sharif Alkalbani
Shawn Azizzadeh
Shervin Lalezary
Siamak Vaziri
Stacy Kemp
Stephan Airapetian
Stephen Godwin
Stephen Kwan
Thomas A Cifarelli
Thomas Combs
Thomas G Kemerer
Tigran Martinian
Troy T Otus
Vivian N Szawarc
Yasmin Azimi

**We reserve the right to update and change the list at any time without prior notice. While we make every effort to keep the list current, it may not always reflect the most up-to-date information. There may be additional items or individuals not currently listed. Please check back regularly for the latest updates.

Sponsors

Adam Birkhold

Al Motlagh

Alan D Daneshrad

Ali A Azarakhsh

Ali Awad

Ali Razavi

Alina Bagasian

Alla Tenina

Ameer Shah

Andrew D Kumar

Andrew Zeytuntsyan

Anthony Choe

Aram Rostomyan

Aren Manukyan

Ari Moss

Arin Khodaverdian

Aron C Movroydis

Artin Sookasian

Ashkan Minaie

Ayesha Rafi

Barry H Hinden

Ben Dominguez II

Benjamin Fogel

Benjamin Khakshour

Bita N Haiem

Bobby B Saadian

Bobby Tamari

Brian Banner

Brian C Mitchell

Cagney McCormick

Cameron Y Brock

Christopher Bragoli

Christopher Culleton

Clifford J Enten

D. Scott Warmuth

Dan Abir

Daniel A Reisman

Daniel Bottari

Daniel J Rafii

Darren Miller

David Benn

David E Jacobson

David F Makkabi

David Krangle

David Kreizer

David L Issapour

David P Bonemeyer

David P Kashani

David Yerushalmi

Derek Lee

Edward Herman

Edward Okwueze

Edward Ramsey

Elliot Zarabi

Eric Mausner

Erik Zograbian

Felicia B Edelman

Fletcher B Brown

Gary Berkovich

Gary K Daglian

Geoffrey P Norton

George Jawlakian

George P Escobedo

George P Hakim

George Salinas

Gerry Hernandez

Gil Alvandi

Goldwater Partner *

Gordon McKernan

Granth J Crhoelman

Gus Anastopoulo

Hagop Chopurian

Harout A Messrelian

Irina Martirosyan

James A Allaire

James Kim

James Onder

James Shaw

James White

Jared S Zafran

Jared Spingarn

Jason B Chalik

Jason Javaheri

Jeffrey Knoll

Jerrold Parker

Jerry Jacobson

Jimmy H Jin

John Brockmeier

John C Ye

John Hong

John Leo

Johnny G Phillips

Jonathan I Rotstein

Jonathan Melmed

Jonathan Yagoubzadeh

Joseph Nazarian

Joseph S Nourmand

Joshua J Zokaeem

Justin Farahi

Justin L Lawrence

Kaveh Elihu

Kenny Habetz

Kevin A Garcia

Kevin Butler

Kevin Danesh

Kevin Jani

Kevin Moore

Khalil Khan

Kian Mottahedeh

Kyle Madison

Mahdis Kaeni

Maralle Messrelian

Marc Pacin

Marielys Acosta

Mark Sweet

Martin Arteaga

Matt Koohanim

Matthew Buzzell

Michael Avanesian

Michael Emrani

Michael Fielding

Michael Ghozland

Michael H Kim

Michael Pierce

Michael Saeedian

Michael Steinger

Miguel I Alvarez

Mohammad (Mo) Abuershaid

Nassir N Ebrahimian

Nathaniel Preston

Nilufar Alemozaffar

Omid Razi

Pavel Sterin

Payam Tishbi

Pouya Chami

Ramin Kermani-Nejad

Randal Klezmer

Raphael B Hedwat

Raymond Ghermezian

Ricardo Y Merluza

Rob A Rodriguez

Robert M Pave

Robin Saghian

Robinson S Rowe

Ronald DeSimone

Ronen Kleinman

Rouben Varozian

Ryan Banafshe

Sam Almasri

Samuel Ceballos

Sanam Salimnia Aghnami

Scott Diallo

Scott E Wheeler

Sean Logue

Sean Simpson

Sef Krell

Servando Timbol

Seymone Javaherian

Sharif Alkalbani

Shawn Azizzadeh

Shervin Lalezary

Siamak Vaziri

Stacy Kemp

Stephan Airapetian

Stephen Godwin

Stephen Kwan

Thomas A Cifarelli

Thomas Combs

Thomas G Kemerer

Tigran Martinian

Troy T Otus

Vivian N Szawarc

Yasmin Azimi

Symptoms and Health Risks

The health complications associated with Depo-Provera extend beyond meningiomas, although these tumors are the most serious concern. Users have reported symptoms ranging from neurological issues such as persistent headaches, seizures, and vision problems to hormonal imbalances, including irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings, and significant weight gain. Long-term use has also been linked to decreased bone density, putting women at risk of fractures and osteoporosis.

The onset of these symptoms can be subtle, which is why many women fail to connect them to Depo-Provera use until the damage has progressed. For instance, neurological symptoms like blurry vision or frequent migraines might initially be dismissed as unrelated. However, when coupled with prolonged use of the injection, these could signal the development of a tumor.

The Scope of the Issue

Depo-Provera’s widespread use means that the number of potentially affected individuals is significant. While the exact number of women impacted is unknown, legal experts estimate that between 5,000 and 30,000 could file claims related to this issue. This projection underscores the importance of raising awareness about these risks, particularly among those most likely to be affected—long-term users and women with other risk factors.

Legal Qualifications and the Path Forward

To participate in a Depo-Provera lawsuit, women typically need to meet specific criteria. These include having received multiple injections of the contraceptive and subsequently being diagnosed with a meningioma or another related health condition. Evidence linking the contraceptive to the diagnosis is also critical. While these qualifications may seem straightforward, every case is unique, and state laws regarding pharmaceutical litigation can vary widely.

Women from lower-income backgrounds, who are more likely to use Depo-Provera as a cost-effective contraceptive, may also be disproportionately affected. This group may face additional challenges, such as limited access to healthcare for diagnosis and treatment, making legal representation even more critical.

The Role of Legal Representation

For women suffering from Depo-Provera-related health complications, hiring an attorney is vital. These cases require navigating complex medical and legal territory, and an experienced lawyer can help gather evidence, present expert testimony, and advocate for fair compensation. Beyond medical bills, plaintiffs may be entitled to damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and long-term impacts on their quality of life.

Additionally, pursuing legal action isn’t just about compensation—it’s about accountability. By holding pharmaceutical companies responsible, affected women can shed light on the risks of Depo-Provera, potentially sparking changes in prescribing practices and preventing harm to others.

Understanding the Human Cost

The personal toll of these side effects cannot be understated. Many women who develop meningiomas must undergo invasive surgeries or lifelong treatments, often disrupting their careers, relationships, and overall well-being. Others face lingering uncertainty as they manage ongoing symptoms. For these women, the legal process is as much about reclaiming their lives as it is about seeking justice.

If you or someone you know has experienced adverse effects from Depo-Provera, it’s important to act quickly. The statute of limitations for these cases varies by state, so reaching out to a legal professional early can ensure your rights are protected.

A Call to Awareness and Action

The growing number of lawsuits against Depo-Provera’s manufacturers signals a need for greater awareness about its risks. While the drug has offered countless women a reliable method of birth control, the potential for serious health complications highlights the importance of informed decision-making and close monitoring by healthcare providers.

For women who have suffered as a result of Depo-Provera, justice may not only come in the form of compensation but also through the knowledge that their actions may prevent others from enduring similar hardships.

bottom of page