Do I Qualify for the Essure Lawsuit?

Who Qualifies for the Essure Lawsuit?

Primary Requirements

1. You had Essure implanted — The Bayer permanent birth control device

2. You experienced serious complications — Beyond minor side effects

3. The complications affected your health and quality of life

Qualifying Injuries

You may have a valid claim if you experienced any of the following with Essure:

• Device migration — Coils moved from the fallopian tubes
• Uterine or fallopian tube perforation
• Chronic pelvic pain — Persistent and severe
• Need for hysterectomy to address Essure complications
• Need for surgical removal of the device
• Heavy or abnormal bleeding
• Autoimmune reactions or chronic illness
• Allergic reactions (particularly to nickel)
• Unintended pregnancy despite the device
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Miscarriage or stillbirth linked to Essure failure

Factors That Strengthen Your Case

• Medical records documenting Essure implantation
• Complications documented by a healthcare provider
• Surgical records if hysterectomy or device removal was required
• Imaging studies showing device migration or organ damage
• Pathology reports if the device was removed
• Documentation of ongoing health impact

You May Still Qualify If...

• You weren't part of the 2020 Bayer settlement
• You discovered complications after the settlement was reached
• You had Essure removed but complications continued
• You experienced new health issues years after implantation
• You had a hysterectomy due to Essure complications

Important Note About the 2020 Settlement

In 2020, Bayer agreed to pay $1.6 billion to settle approximately 39,000 Essure cases. If you were part of this settlement, your claim was resolved through that process.

If you were not part of the 2020 settlement, you may still have a viable claim if you experienced significant Essure-related injuries. An attorney can help determine whether you can still file.

What Compensation Could You Receive?

For cases not covered by the 2020 settlement:

Type of Damages	Description
Medical expenses	Surgery, hospitalization, ongoing care
Future medical costs	Continued treatment, monitoring
Lost wages	Income lost during treatment and recovery
Pain and suffering	Physical pain and emotional distress
Loss of fertility	If hysterectomy was required
Loss of consortium	Impact on partner relationship
Wrongful death	If a loved one died from complications

How to Get Started

1. Submit a free case review — Information about your Essure experience
2. Attorney evaluation — Determine if you can still file
3. Records collection — Implant and treatment records
4. Filing your claim — If eligible, your case proceeds

Contingency basis. No fees unless you receive compensation.

Common Eligibility Questions

I had Essure removed years ago — can I still file? Possibly. Statutes of limitations vary, and many states apply discovery rules. Consult with an attorney promptly.

I had a hysterectomy due to Essure — does that increase my case value? Yes. Hysterectomy cases often have higher value because they involve permanent loss of fertility and significant medical intervention.

I'm not sure if I was part of the 2020 settlement — how can I find out? An attorney can help you determine your status. If you were represented by a lawyer at that time, they should have records.

My Essure is still in place but causing problems — can I file? Possibly. You don't necessarily need to have had it removed. Document your symptoms with your doctor.

I had complications years ago but didn't connect them to Essure until now — am I too late? Some states apply a "discovery rule" — the statute of limitations may start when you connected your problems to the device. Consult promptly with an attorney.