Appeals court revives lawsuits claiming link between acetaminophen, ADHD and autism
Summary
A federal appeals court has allowed hundreds of lawsuits to continue that claim a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism. The court said the lower court was wrong to reject expert scientific testimony supporting this link.Key Facts
- The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived hundreds of lawsuits related to acetaminophen.
- Plaintiffs claim acetaminophen use during pregnancy can cause ADHD and autism in children.
- The appeals court ruled that scientific expert testimony should not have been excluded.
- The lower court had dismissed the cases because it rejected the expert evidence.
- Acetaminophen is a common painkiller often used during pregnancy.
- The lawsuits focus on possible neurodevelopmental effects in children after prenatal exposure.
- The court’s decision means these cases can now move forward to be heard in court.
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