Is there a Tylenol Autism lawsuit?

Tylenol and other acetaminophen-based drugs have been used by pregnant women for decades, based on indications they were safe and carried no side effects for unborn children. However, concerns have emerged in recent years about potential autism and ADHD side effects from Tylenol. There are now a growing number of Tylenol lawsuits and generic acetaminophen lawsuits being pursued by families, alleging that drug makers failed to disclose information about several studies that have found use during pregnancy increases the risk of a child developing autism or ADHD.

Who is Eligible for a Tylenol ADHD or Autism Lawsuit?

Families may be eligible for a Tylenol lawsuit payout that will benefit children diagnosed with ADHD or Autism following exposure during pregnancy to any of the following brand-name or generic acetaminophen drugs: Tylenol NyQuil®/DayQuil® Excedrin® Alka-Seltzer Plus® Mucinex® Robitussin® Goody’s Other Drug Containing Acetaminophen (including generic/store brand)

What brands of acetaminophen have been linked to Autism?

Tylenol NyQuil®/DayQuil® Excedrin® Alka-Seltzer Plus® Mucinex® Robitussin® Goody’s Other Drug Containing Acetaminophen (including generic/store brand)

What is the latest update on Tylenol Autism lawsuits?

December 2022 Update: After the U.S. District Judge presiding over the acetaminophen MDL issued an opinion and order last month denying Walmart’s motion to dismiss ADHD and autism lawsuits brought by two families, the retailer has filed a request for an immediate appeal, which may delay hundreds of other claims being pursued while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit considers the issue.

Is there a Tylenol class action lawsuit?

November 2022 Update: As the organizational structure of the federal MDL is established, the Court appointed a group of 22 Tylenol autism lawyers to serve in various leadership positions during the proceedings. These lawyers will take actions that benefit all plaintiffs on issues common across many claims. However, each individual plaintiff will still maintain their own lawyer to establish that the specific child’s diagnosis of ADHD or autism was caused by Tylenol

Does Tylenol Cause Autism Following Use By Pregnant Women?

For years, studies have highlighted the potential link between pregnant women using Tylenol and autism, ADHD and other developmental problems for children. Some of the studies and evidence suggesting that side effects of Tylenol cause autism and ADHD include:

What is the Average Tylenol Lawsuit Payout or Autism Settlement Amount?

As of 2022, there have not yet been any Tylenol autism settlements or Tylenol ADHD settlements, so the average lawsuit payout value has not been determined. The litigation remains in the early stages, and further information is likely to be available as the first Tylenol lawsuit trials are scheduled in the coming years. Given the wide range of complications caused by acetaminophen, and different ways autism and ADHD will impact children, lawyers expect that there will be a large variance in the average Tylenol lawsuit payout, depending on the severity of neurological injuries and the types of treatment or special needs throughout the child’s life.

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