• Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over Tylenol's alleged links to autism.
• The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing practices towards pregnant women.
• Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson deny the claims, stating that acetaminophen is safe for use during pregnancy.
• The lawsuit follows President Trump's comments linking Tylenol to autism during a recent press briefing.
• Medical experts affirm there is no credible evidence supporting the claims against Tylenol.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging they "deceptively marketed" Tylenol to pregnant women despite claims of potential links to autism. Paxton’s action comes in the wake of President Trump's controversial statements regarding the medication, as he suggested that acetaminophen could adversely affect children's brain development, prompting Paxton to accuse the companies of concealing risks associated with their products. "Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks," Paxton stated, emphasizing his criticism of the pharmaceutical industry's practices, according to ABC News and BBC.

The lawsuit specifically alleges that both companies have long been aware of the potential dangers of acetaminophen but continued to market it as safe for use during pregnancy. Paxton claims that Johnson & Johnson moved its liabilities to Kenvue to shield itself from legal repercussions. Kenvue, which split from Johnson & Johnson in 2023, has expressed its intent to vigorously defend itself against what it calls claims lacking legal merit and scientific support. The company emphasized that acetaminophen remains one of the safest options for managing pain during pregnancy, as reiterated by various health organizations, according to CBS News and The Hill.

Furthermore, the lawsuit draws upon recent statements from the Trump administration, which have fueled public concern over the use of Tylenol among pregnant women. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has stated that "there is no clear evidence that proves a direct relationship between the prudent use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and fetal developmental issues," aligning with the views of many medical professionals who reject the claims made by Paxton and Trump. "In more than two decades of research on the use of acetaminophen in pregnancy, not a single reputable study has successfully concluded that the use of acetaminophen causes neurodevelopmental disorders," the organization remarked, as reported by BBC and ABC News.