Acetaminophen Lawsuit
Autism & ADHD Settlements
Plaintiffs claim that retailers of acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) failed to warn pregnant users about the neurological risks to the fetus.1
Multiple studies found an increased risk of neurological disorders in children whose mothers used acetaminophen products. 1
Did you or a loved one take acetaminophen products while pregnant? Did the child develop autism or ADHD?
You may be entitled to compensation on your child's behalf. See if you qualify for the Tylenol Class Action Lawsuit with a free consultation from a Tylenol lawyer.
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Tylenol is such a common day-to-day medicine that it can be hard to believe there would be a Tylenol Autism lawsuit. 2
But recent medical research has linked autism and acetaminophen, and many lawyers are now taking on these new cases. 2
Acetaminophen Case Information & Settlements
Although many lawyers laughed off the initial Tylenol autism cases, attorneys are now taking on Tylenol autism cases following the publication of recent studies linking acetaminophen usage to autism.2
Lawsuits claim acetaminophen retails failed to warn pregnant users of the neurological risks to the fetus1
Past Acetaminophen Lawsuits
The first Tylenol Autism ADHD class action lawsuit was filed in October of 2022. 3
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Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Autism after using Acetaminophen?
Take the time to see if you qualify.
Current Acetaminophen Lawsuits
There is currently only one Tylenol class action lawsuit in the District of New York certified in federal court.1&2 However tens of thousands of new lawsuit cases are set to be filed in 2023. 1
Recent scientific studies have found a correlation between autism and ADHD diagnosis after acetaminophen usage while pregnant 1
Eligibility for Acetaminophen lawsuit
If your child was diagnosed with ADHD or autism and you took acetaminophen products like Tylenol during pregnancy.
Tylenol Autism Lawsuit Eligibility:
- used acetaminophen products while pregnant
- the resulting child later being diagnosed with ADHD or autism
If you or a loved one used acetaminophen products while pregnant and gave birth to a child later diagnosed with autism or ADHD, please have your case reviewed by a legal professional.
FDA & Scientific Studies on Acetaminophen
There are studies spanning over the last 10+ years linking autism to acetaminophen.
- 2008 Stephen T. Schultz linked autism and acetaminophen4
- 2014 Study found acetaminophen usage while pregnant increases the risk of ADHD-like behaviors in children4
- 2014 JAMA Pediatrics found that mothers who took acetaminophen while pregnant were 13-37% more likely to have a child later diagnosed with ADHD4
- 2017 Study found that autism may be an acetaminophen-induced brain injury4
- 2018 Tylenol taken by pregnant women could put their child at high risk of developing autism. 3
- 2021 A study at the University of Barcelona suggested acetaminophen usage in children and babies may be associated with autism.
2014 study found that children born to women who used acetaminophen while pregnant were 13-37% more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD4
Questions asked by Acetaminophen Lawyers
Did you take acennpohetamine products (like Tylenol) during pregnancy?
Lawsuit plaintifts claim that Tylenol retails failed to properly warn pregnant women of the protential neurological issues that could happen to their unborn child as a result of the pain-killer usage.
Did the child later get diagnosed with autism or ADHD?
Lawsuits claim a correlation between acenophetamine usage and child nerological disorders such as autism and ADHD.
Acetaminophen Lawsuit FAQs
How Does Acetaminophen Contribute to ADHD and Autism?
Who is Eligible to File a Tylenol Lawsuit?
What is the Status of Tylenol Autism Lawsuit?
Has There Been a Tylenol Settlement?
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4 Cited Articles
- https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/mass-tort-launched-claims-that-acetaminophen-caused-autism-adhd-2022-10-06/
- https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/tylenol-autism-lawsuit.html
- https://www.laweekly.com/is-there-a-link-between-tylenol-and-autism-what-you-need-to-know/
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Implicated Products
Acetaminophen products (i.e. Tylenol)
Related Injuries
Autism; ADHD
Top Settlement/Jury Verdict
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Defendants
Costco Wholesale Corp; Walmart Inc; Johnson & Johnson; CVS Pharmacy Inc; Rite Aid Corp; Safeway Inc; Target Corp; Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc