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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mike Bedigan

Texas sues Tylenol makers over RFK Jr autism claims saying they failed to state ‘risk of taking drug while pregnant’

Texas has launched a lawsuit against manufacturers of Tylenol, claiming they deceived customers by failing to mention unproven risks to pregnant women - claims that were first made by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. weeks ago.

On Tuesday, State Attorney General Ken Paxton parroted allegations by Kennedy that the pain medication “leads to a significantly increased risk of autism and other disorders,” which have been strongly refuted by medical professionals.

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