Medication use without proper precautions, doses, or knowledge during pregnancy can lead to neurodevelopmental conditions in children. Currently, Tylenol is one such medication, taken during pregancy is alleged to have caused Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or...
Acetaminophen, sold under the brand Tylenol, is the most popular over-the-counter medication for pain relief and fever reduction. It has long been considered safe, especially during pregnancy; recent legal actions have already brought it under scrutiny. Thousands of...
Mass tort lawsuits are commonly filed across the United States, including those related to common pain relief medications. In recent years, many pain relief medications have been linked with several additional health complications. One of the most widely discussed...
Tylenol and Acetaminophen products are among the most popular over-the-counter medications for both pain relief and high fever. Furthermore, Tylenol, which is used mainly during pregnancy, is linked to an increased risk of children developing Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Nowadays, the phrase Tylenol lawsuit autism has already gained popularity in headlines, advertising, and social media, a reflection of the growing concern within parents and families. While many are eager for closure, the path to resolutions indeed remains uncertain....
In recent years, litigation has emerged alleging that prenatal or early childhood exposure to acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) might be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD. These claims further underpin...
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.
