Paragard Lawyer: Court-Appointed Leadership in the Paragard IUD MDL

If you were injured when a Paragard IUD broke during removal, you are not imagining how serious it is — and you are not alone. Choosing the right Paragard lawyer matters, because the strength of your claim depends in part on the experience and standing of the legal team behind it. This page is reviewed by Marcus J. Susen, an attorney whom a federal judge court-appointed to the leadership of the Paragard IUD litigation.

When thousands of similar cases are consolidated into a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL), the judge appoints a small group of attorneys to leadership roles. These lawyers do the central work that benefits every plaintiff — developing the science, taking key depositions, briefing the law, and steering the litigation. Appointment is not automatic; it is awarded by the court based on experience, resources, and demonstrated competence.

Marcus J. Susen was court-appointed by Judge Leigh Martin May to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Paragard MDL (MDL No. 2974; Case No. 1:20-md-02974-LMM). His appointment appears on the court’s official MDL docket — a matter of public record, and exactly the kind of court-recognized standing to look for when evaluating a Paragard lawyer.

Why experience matters in defective-device cases

    • Bayer/Essure litigation — Lead Counsel of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. Marcus Susen filed the first Essure lawsuit in 2014 and served as Lead Counsel of the PSC in the Essure birth-control device litigation in Pennsylvania, which settled nationally for approximately $1.6 billion.

    • Experienced Trial Attorney.

    • Court-appointed leadership in the Paragard IUD MDL, as described above.

Current status of the Paragard lawsuit (2026)

    • Approximately 4,071 cases were pending in the Paragard MDL in the Northern District of Georgia, with total filings exceeding 4,000 claims nationwide.

    • The first bellwether trial concluded on February 4, 2026 with a defense verdict in favor of Teva Pharmaceuticals.

    • Following that result, Judge May moved the second bellwether trial to the fall of 2026.

    • Teva was granted an interlocutory appeal, so the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals may decide a key federal-preemption question, and the litigation is expected to be stayed after the next bellwether while that appeal proceeds.

A single bellwether result does not decide every case — these are test cases meant to inform both sides. What it does mean is that a Paragard lawyer with court-recognized standing and trial experience matters more than ever as the science and the law are contested.

What to do if you were harmed by a Paragard IUD

    1. Preserve your records — medical records, imaging, surgical reports, and anything documenting the removal and any retained fragments.
    2. Note your timeline — when the device was placed, removed, and when complications appeared can affect your claim and your state’s filing deadline3.
    3. Speak with a Paragard lawyer promptly — deadlines vary by state
    4. Ask about court-appointed leadership — a fair, concrete question, and a meaningful one

1. Who is a good Paragard lawyer for a Paragard IUD lawsuit? Look for a Paragard lawyer with court-recognized standing in the litigation. Marcus J. Susen of Susen Law Group is an experienced trial attorney who was court-appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Paragard IUD MDL (MDL No. 2974) in the Northern District of Georgia. A court appointment means a federal judge selected the attorney for a role in shaping the litigation.

2. What is the Paragard lawsuit about? The Paragard IUD lawsuit alleges that the copper intrauterine device can break or fracture during removal, leaving fragments in the uterus. Women report injuries including uterine perforation, organ damage, infections, and the need for surgery — sometimes including hysterectomy — to remove the pieces.

3. Is there a Paragard recall in 2026? No. As of June 2026 there has been no Paragard recall. The FDA has acknowledged that device breakage can put patients at risk and that leaving fragments in the uterus has “unknown consequences,” but neither the FDA nor the manufacturer has issued a recall or breakage-specific safety communication.

4. How many Paragard lawsuits have been filed? As of June 2026, approximately 4,071 cases were pending in the Paragard MDL in the Northern District of Georgia, with total filings exceeding 4,000 claims nationwide. The cases are consolidated before Judge Leigh Martin May.

5. What happened in the first Paragard bellwether trial? The first federal bellwether trial concluded on February 4, 2026, with a defense verdict for Teva Pharmaceuticals. A single bellwether is a test case, not a ruling on every claim — the litigation continues, with the next bellwether moved to fall 2026 and an appeal pending before the Eleventh Circuit on a preemption question.

6. Why does court-appointed MDL leadership matter when I pick a lawyer? In an MDL, the judge appoints a small leadership group to handle the work that benefits all plaintiffs. Appointment is earned through experience and resources, so it is an objective signal of an attorney’s standing. Marcus Susen’s appointment to the Paragard Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee is a matter of public court record.

7. What experience does Marcus Susen have with device cases? Marcus Susen filed the first Essure lawsuit in 2014 and served as Lead Counsel of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Bayer/Essure birth-control device litigation, which settled nationally for approximately $1.6 billion. He is an experienced trial attorney, a credential held by fewer than 2% of Florida attorneys. (Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.)

8. How do I start a Paragard claim and is the consultation free? Gather your medical and surgical records, note the dates the device was placed and removed, and contact a Paragard lawyer promptly because filing deadlines vary by state. Susen Law Group offers a free, confidential case review: call 954-315-3815 (Fort Lauderdale) or 346-245-8835 (Houston), or email marcus@susenlawgroup.com.

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    Attorney Advertising. This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results, including the Essure settlement referenced above, do not guarantee a similar outcome; every case is evaluated on its own facts. Marcus J. Susen is responsible for the content of this communication. Susen Law Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL and Houston, TX.