How much settlement can we claim from Tylenol Autism Lawsuit?
How much settlement can we claim from Tylenol Autism Lawsuit?
Tylenol is a drug that is used to relieve pain among people. In fact, the drug has turned into the most commonly used medication by pregnant women to relieve themselves from sore muscles and fever. In fact, thousands of pregnant women use Tylenol while Pregnancy.
Impact of the Tylenol-Autism Lawsuit on Expectant Mothers
However, it is hard to believe that Tylenol or Acetaminophen, a drug that relieves pain, can cause autism among children. Number of studies links over-the-counter drug use during pregnancy can increase the chances of having a baby with autism.
Legal Implications of the Tylenol and Autism Lawsuit
Amid a rise in autism cases among children, which is supported by studies linking the impact Tylenol can have on the offspring has led to filing of lawsuits in the country. The rising number of Tylenol autism lawsuits would lead to a new class action and settlement amounts will be offered to compensate the autistic children and their parents.
The lawsuits are being filed against the manufacturers and retailers by the parents of children with autism. In fact, the Tylenol Autism Lawsuit is an ongoing lawsuit from the parents who took the drug Tylenol during pregnancy and later the child was diagnosed with autism, ADHA or some other type of neurodevelopment disorders.
Tylenol autism lawsuit news
Tylenol Autism Lawsuits alleges that Tylenol or generic acetaminophen are linked to an increased risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Tylenol Autism Lawsuit Settlement Details
Currently, this Tylenol Autism Lawsuits are being consolidated in multidistrict litigation and currently, it is difficult to provide any projection on the settlements one can get. But the average settlement amount is likely to be known this year or next few years.
However, the previous similar drug lawsuits give a sense that Tylenol Autism Lawsuits or Tylenol ADHD Lawsuits could range somewhere between $50,000 to $500,000. But the settlement – which is only a projection based on previous results of similar drug lawsuits – will depend on the strength of the claim and the direction in which the litigation moves. Going by these drug lawsuits, the Tylenol autism lawsuit has the potential to be the biggest mass misdeed in the history of the United States.
The Tylenol Autism Lawsuit will also bring a new warning label on the drug to protect the unborn children.
The Tylenol Autism Lawsuit which is being consolidated in the Southern District of New York is officially known as IN RE: ACETAMINOPHEN – ASD/ADHD MDL No. 3043 Products Liability Litigation (https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3043-Initial-Transfer-Order-9-22.pdf) and are informally referred to as the “Tylenol autism lawsuit.”
The lawsuits that are consolidated in the multidistrict litigation have named drug manufacturers of generic Acetaminophen or Tylenol as defendants and the companies include names like Costco Wholesale Corp; CVS Pharmacy Inc.; Walmart Inc.; Rite Aid Corp; Target Corp; Safeway Inc. and Walgreens Boot Alliance Inc.
Tylenol autism lawsuit appeal process and who can file a Tylenol Autism Lawsuit?
Those who used Tylenol or the generic brand Acetaminophen during pregnancy can file the Tylenol Autism Lawsuit but only in the case if their child are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or other developmental disorders will depend on a number of factors.
The drugs that are at issue and this is a non-exclusive list of drugs. This list is not an exhaustive one and any other drug containing Acetaminophen qualifies:
- Alka-Seltzer PLUS
- CoricidinHBP
- Excedrin
- FluTherapy
- Nyquil
- Dayquil
- Panadol
- Midol
- Mucinex MAXIMUM STRENGTH FAST-MAX COLD & FLU (ALL-IN-ONE)
- Mucinex MAXIMUM STRENGTH NIGHTSHIFT SEVERE COLD & FLU
- Mucinex MAXIMUM STRENGTH SINUS-MAX SEVERE CONGESTION & PAIN
- Mucinex MAXIMUM STRENGTH NIGHTSHIFT COLD & FLU
- Mucinex MAXIMUM STRENGTH SINUS-MAX PRESSURE, PAIN & COUGH
- Robitussin Maximum Strength
- Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure + Pain
- Sudafed Head Congestion + Mucus
- Sinex SEVERE ALL IN ONE SINUS
- Sudafed Head Congestion + Flu Severe
- Tylenol
- Theraflu
- Store-brand acetaminophen