When over-the-counter relief meets unexpected legal drama, things get complicated. The Tylenol lawsuits alleging a link to ADHD and autism in children have sparked heated debates and courtroom battles. If you’re wondering how we got here and what evidence is needed to...
The safety of expecting mothers and their unborn children is paramount. Yet even trusted medications can sometimes lead to unexpected controversy. Tylenol, a household name for pain relief, was long recommended to pregnant women as a safe option for managing pain and...
Pregnancy can be complicated on a woman’s body. As the body changes to make room for a new baby, body aches and cramps are sure to accompany it. Doctors typically advise pregnant women to take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) to reduce fever and manage...
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Not all medicines are safe and here is the proof. Tylenol, a widely regarded over-the-counter pain reliever—that is considered safe has come under fire for a shocking claim. The prenatal use of the medication may be linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in infants....
Tylenol, containing acetaminophen, is widely used for pain relief and fever reduction. Despite its common use, concerns have emerged regarding its potential impact on fetal development. Numerous studies have linked prenatal acetaminophen exposure to increased autism...
Not represented by another law firm for an acetaminophen-related claim.
Representative is the mother of the child.
Child is under the age of 18.
Mother took acetaminophen-containing products during the second trimester or third trimester of her pregnancy.
Child has been diagnosed with one of the following types of autism:
Autism Spectrum Disorder or is suspected to have Autism Spectrum Disorder and is willing to obtain a formal diagnosis.
Asperger’s Syndrome
Kanner’s Syndrome
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Not Otherwise Specified (PDD NOS)
Autistic Disorder
EXCLUDING FACTORS
Mother suffered one or more of the following complications during pregnancy: Gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, or an infection and related fever that required the mother’s hospitalization.
Child is diagnosed with one or more of the following: Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, or Tuberous Sclerosis.
Mother used one or more SSRI drugs (commonly prescribed antidepressants) while pregnant: Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), Sertraline (Zoloft).
Mother used any of the following substances while pregnant: Alcohol, any illegal drugs, including marijuana and tobacco.
One of the child’s parents is diagnosed with autism.
Mother was over age 38 at the time of birth.
The biological father must be 45 years or younger at the time of birth.
One or more of the child’s siblings is diagnosed with autism unless the sibling also satisfies this intake criteria.
