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, numerous parents are filing tylenol autism lawsuits against Tylenol’s manufacturers and retailers for the harm caused in the children due to acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy. 

Thus, the tylenol autism lawsuit is gaining nationwide attention as it turned out to be the biggest mass tort in U.S. history. Continue reading to learn about updates on this lawsuit. 

Tylenol Autism Lawsuits Hold Manufacturers Accountable For Autism in Children 

For years, companies like Johnson & Johnson’s Tylenol were marketing tylenol as a safe pain reliever for pregnant women. Recent Studies show evidence of the link between in-utero exposure to tylenol and the high risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. John Hopkins study reveals that the chances for a newborn being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are three times higher for children whose mothers took acetaminophen during pregnancy. Then, the deceptive marketing continued, and the manufacturers failed to provide adequate warning against the associated risks of acetaminophen. Consequently, there has been a rise in the number of lawsuits filed against distributors such as Walmart, CVS, and so on. 

Tylenol Autism Lawsuit Updates 2025  

April 2025 – Appellate Court Still Considering Plaintiff’s Appeal 

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has not yet ruled on the appeal filed by plaintiffs in the Tylenol Autism MDL. In December 2024, oral arguments were held in court after Judge Denise Cote dismissed the litigation in December 2023. The appeals challenged her decision to exclude expert testimony connecting prenatal Tylenol use to autism in children after birth. 

The court is still weighing the case, and no final decision has been reached yet. For now, the matter remains under review. 

March 2025 – Plaintiffs are still waiting for the Appellate Court to Determine the Possibility of Federal Tylenol Autism Claims

Plaintiffs in the combined MDL are still hoping for good news. They are waiting for the appellate court’s ruling on the MDL dismissal. In the meantime, families with children who were diagnosed with autism are bringing state-based cases, and some have qualified to join the toxic baby formula MDL. 

February 2025 – State Filings Continue While  Plaintiffs Wait for an Appellate Ruling 

Unfortunately, there is still no news to report about the pending appeal related to tylenol and its possible connection to autism. If your child is affected due to prenatal exposure to tylenol or acetaminophen, you have the right to file for mass tort related to tylenol lawsuit autism. 

January 2025 – State Court Cases Continue While Plaintiffs Wait For Appellate Ruling About the MDL 

Unfortunately,  there is still no update on the appellate court’s ruling regarding the plaintiff’s challenge of Judge Cote’s dismissal. The future of the MDL still remains in oblivion; parents of children with autism-related conditions, including ADHD, are filing state court claims. Some states, like Pennsylvania, Delaware, California, and New Jersey, have seen a significant rise in acetaminophen claims since the court dismissed the tylenol MDL. 

Apart from tylenol autism lawsuits, more families are bringing claims against baby food manufacturers about the presence of toxic heavy metals in their product.  The presence of these metals in the food has caused neurodevelopmental issues among children. The team at People for Law is working with the families of victims while waiting for the news from the appellate court.

Who are the Defendants in the Tylenol Autism Lawsuit? 

Generally, the defendants in the tylenol autism lawsuit would include the manufacturers of acetaminophen OTC medications, including: 

• Tylenol 
• Excedrin
• Goody’s 
• Acetaminophen
• Alka-Seltzer Plus 
• Backaid Inflammatory Pain Formula
• Paracetamol 
• Mucinex
• NyQuil/Dayquil 
• Robitussin 

You can file a Tylenol Autism lawsuit against the retailers who sold acetaminophen products. Some examples include:

• Walmart 
• Walgreens 
• Duane Reade 
• CVS 
• Rite-Aid 
• Amazon 
• Target 

What are the Criteria to File a Tylenol Autism Lawsuit? 

Our lawyers assess your situation to understand whether you qualify for a Tylenol Autism Lawsuit. You must meet the following qualifications to file such a lawsuit: 

• The child must have an autism diagnosis from a healthcare professional on their medical records. These documents must prove the connection between the autism diagnosis and prenatal tylenol use. 
• The mother must have been exposed to Tylenol or other acetaminophen products during pregnancy and must have proof of repeated use of Tylenol in this phase. 
• The plaintiffs must have receipts to show repeated purchases of tylenol during their pregnancy. 

Contact Our Lawyers to File Tylenol Autism Lawsuits 

At People for Law, our attorneys are still battling for children affected by prenatal exposure to tylenol. It is important to link the scientific evidence of Tylenol and its effects on children born with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and win your legal rights. Consult our lawyers for mass tort cases on defective products.