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Long Island Mom Sues Pfizer Over Tumor Risks

12/8/2025

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Story summary
  • Elizabeth Fleurisma, a Long Island mother, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2023, attributing it to long-term Depo-Provera use.
  • After a 16-hour surgery and extensive radiation, a portion of the tumor remains and affects her daily life.
  • She is among 75 New Yorkers suing Pfizer for failing to warn about meningioma risks linked to Depo-Provera.
  • Pfizer denies the allegations and says Depo-Provera is safe.