Paragard IUD claims have no global settlement as of mid-2026, but attorneys commonly project individual values from roughly $40,000 for cases resolved with a simple fragment removal to $300,000 or more for claims involving major surgery, hysterectomy, or infertility. This Paragard IUD settlement calculator estimates a payout from your injury tier, medical bills, lost wages, and a pain-and-suffering multiplier. The lawsuits allege that the Paragard copper IUD can break during removal, leaving a fragment embedded in the body that may require surgery to retrieve.
Paragard is a hormone-free, copper intrauterine device used for long-term birth control. Plaintiffs allege the device is prone to breaking when a doctor attempts routine removal, with an arm or piece fracturing and becoming lodged in the uterus or surrounding tissue. Removing the retained fragment can require hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, or in severe cases a hysterectomy, sometimes with lasting consequences for fertility. The cases are consolidated in MDL 2974 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Because no global Paragard settlement exists yet, attorneys project values by combining the severity of the injury — what was required to remove the broken device and the lasting harm — with traditional damage math: economic damages (surgery and medical bills plus lost wages) and non-economic damages (pain, suffering, and the impact on fertility and quality of life). The required surgery and any permanent reproductive harm are the dominant drivers, which is why the calculator anchors to an injury tier.
Paragard Estimate = Injury-Tier Anchor + Economic Damages + Pain & Suffering (medical × multiplier)
The most serious claims involve a hysterectomy or resulting infertility, which carry profound and permanent consequences. Claims requiring laparoscopic or hysteroscopic surgery to remove an embedded fragment fall in the middle, while cases resolved with a relatively simple removal and minor complications anchor the lower tiers. Final values will depend on bellwether outcomes and any settlement matrix the parties negotiate — the projections here are an educational guide, not a published schedule.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Device | Paragard copper (hormone-free) IUD |
| Allegation | Breaks on removal; fragment retained |
| Litigation | MDL 2974, N.D. Georgia |
| Typical injuries | Surgery, hysterectomy, infertility |
| Status (mid-2026) | Bellwether phase, no global settlement |
Suppose a woman's Paragard fractures on removal and a retained arm requires laparoscopic surgery (Tier 2). She has $45,000 in medical bills, $10,000 in lost wages, and a multiplier of 4. Economic damages are $55,000 and pain-and-suffering is $180,000 (medical × 4), for a gross near $235,000, which the calculator shows within the Tier 2 band with a likely range reflecting litigation risk. A case requiring hysterectomy would move to the Tier 1 anchor, while a simple removal with minor complications would land near Tier 4.
A Paragard claim begins with confirming that the device broke during removal and that a fragment was retained, documented by medical records and imaging. An attorney gathers the implant and removal records, the surgical reports for any retrieval procedure, and proof of economic losses, then files into MDL 2974 or preserves the claim. Because the litigation is in the bellwether phase, individual cases generally await the test-trial outcomes and any negotiated settlement framework before resolving. Until then, a claim's value is an informed projection based on the surgery required and the lasting harm.
Paragard cases are handled on contingency, commonly 33% to 40% (mass-tort fees may be limited by the court), plus case costs such as medical experts and records. Health insurers, Medicare, or Medicaid may assert liens for related care, repaid from any recovery but often negotiable. The figure this calculator estimates is a gross projection; your net recovery would be what remains after fees, costs, and liens. If a settlement program is established, its administrator will apply the agreed injury grid and deductions, so a written breakdown should be requested.
Under IRS Publication 4345, compensatory damages for a personal physical injury or physical sickness — including surgery, organ loss, and infertility from a defective device — are generally excluded from taxable income. Interest and any punitive component are taxable, and amounts allocated to non-physical claims may be treated differently. Confirm the tax treatment of any eventual settlement with a qualified tax professional.
This calculator is for women whose Paragard copper IUD broke during removal, leaving a fragment that required additional medical care: those who underwent hysteroscopy or laparoscopy to retrieve a piece, those who needed a hysterectomy, and those who suffered infertility or other lasting harm. It helps them understand how the severity of the required surgery and any permanent reproductive consequences shape potential value. If your Paragard fractured and a fragment was retained, the tool frames a realistic projected range to discuss with counsel.
No global Paragard settlement is finalized as of mid-2026, so all figures are attorney projections, commonly cited from about $40,000 for simpler cases to $300,000 or more for hysterectomy or infertility claims. The severity of the removal surgery and any permanent reproductive harm are the dominant drivers, and documentation that the device broke and a fragment was retained is central. Bellwether outcomes in MDL 2974 will shape any eventual settlement. The estimate this tool produces is a gross projection before fees, costs, and liens. Use it as an educational starting point and let a qualified attorney evaluate your specific claim.
No global Paragard settlement has been finalized as of mid-2026, so any figure is a projection. Attorneys commonly estimate values from roughly $40,000 for cases resolved with a simple fragment removal to $300,000 or more for claims involving major surgery, hysterectomy, or infertility. Actual amounts will depend on bellwether outcomes and any negotiated settlement framework.
The lawsuits allege that the Paragard copper IUD is prone to breaking when a doctor attempts routine removal, leaving an arm or fragment embedded in the uterus or surrounding tissue. Retrieving the piece can require hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, or even a hysterectomy. The cases are consolidated in MDL 2974 in the Northern District of Georgia.
As of mid-2026, there is no global Paragard settlement. The litigation is in the bellwether phase, where representative cases are tried to help the parties gauge value. A settlement framework, if reached, would typically follow bellwether results. Until then, claim values are projections, not promises.
Claims generally involve the device breaking during removal with a fragment retained, requiring additional medical care — surgical removal by hysteroscopy or laparoscopy, a hysterectomy, or treatment for complications such as infection or perforation, sometimes with resulting infertility. Documentation that the device fractured and a piece remained is central to the claim.
Yes. A hysterectomy or resulting infertility represents a profound, permanent injury and anchors the highest projected tiers because of the lasting reproductive and quality-of-life consequences. Less invasive retrievals are projected lower, while complications and additional surgeries raise value within a tier.
Compensatory damages for a physical injury or sickness, including surgery and reproductive harm from a defective device, are generally not taxable under IRS Publication 4345. Interest and any punitive damages are taxable, and amounts allocated to non-physical claims may be treated differently. Confirm any eventual settlement's treatment with a tax professional.