Texas, USA – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit against Kenvue,
the manufacturer of Tylenol, and Johnson & Johnson, its former parent company,
They were charged with misleading marketing and selling the product despite
knowing of “potential risks associated with an increased risk of autism.”
Paxton said in an official statement on Tuesday that
the two companies “have misled consumers for decades.”
By promoting the drug as safe for use during pregnancy,
Although studies indicate – according to a lawsuit – that acetaminophen,
the active ingredient in Tylenol,
It may be linked to higher rates of autism and ADHD in children.
The Attorney General added, according to the Washington Post,
that the lawsuit aims to hold companies accountable for concealing essential information from consumers.
Noting that “the safety of Texas families is not an area for bargaining or commercial manipulation.”
For their part, Kenevio and Johnson & Johnson have not yet issued
any comment on the accusations.
However, the latter had previously denied in statements the existence of
any scientifically proven relationship between acetaminophen and autism.
Emphasizing that its products are “safe when used according to medical instructions.”
This case comes at a time when American pharmaceutical companies are facing a wave of lawsuits,
Those related to alleged health risks of commonly used medications and painkillers,
Amid growing states’ emphasis on consumer protection and transparency of medical warnings.
