During pregnancy, mothers often take over-the-counter and prescription medication, tylenol (acetaminophen), for pain relief and fever reduction. However, studies show a link between tylenol intake during pregnancy and autism in children after birth. As a result,...
Pregnancy is a special phase where mothers must be careful about what they consume. Despite restrictions, doctors often recommend Tylenol (acetaminophen) as a pain reliever for back pain, fever, and inflammation. However, recent studies suggest that prolonged use...
The connection between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism has been a hot topic of debate. Now, a new question is making waves: does a mother’s age play a role in this risk? While medical science continues to untangle the complexities, some patterns are emerging....
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...
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.
