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A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million to a woman who claimed Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder, contaminated with asbestos, caused her mesothelioma, highlighting ongoing legal battles over the safety of talc products.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to block Tylenol maker Kenvue from paying $400 million in dividends amid a lawsuit claiming the company failed to disclose autism risks associated with the medication, using a rare legal move to protect potential assets for legal liabilities. The case is part of broader political and health debates surrounding Tylenol and autism, with the company denying the allegations and criticizing the lawsuit as politically motivated.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a federal judge to issue a restraining order against Tylenol's makers, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, to stop them from advertising the drug as safe for pregnant women and children, amid claims of deceptive marketing and conflicting health guidance from the FDA and presidential warnings.
Texas' attorney general sued Tylenol's makers, alleging deceptive marketing and knowing about a potential link between acetaminophen and autism, amid ongoing debates and legal battles over the safety of the painkiller during pregnancy.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging they concealed the potential link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) and autism/ADHD, despite government confirmation of risks and public warnings by Trump. Kenvue defends Tylenol's safety, while Johnson & Johnson disclaims liability, leading to stock declines for both companies.
A California jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $966 million in damages to the family of Mae Moore, who blamed her mesothelioma on lifelong use of the company's talc baby powder, marking the largest verdict in a 15-year legal battle over the product's alleged health risks. J&J plans to appeal the decision.
Lawyers are citing a warning from Trump about autism to support efforts to revive lawsuits against Tylenol, suggesting a legal strategy linking the drug to autism concerns.
Ozempic, a popular drug for weight loss and diabetes, is facing numerous lawsuits due to alleged severe side effects, especially irreversible vision loss from NAION, with regulatory bodies and studies supporting a potential link. The legal battle is intensifying, with significant financial and reputational risks for Novo Nordisk, as plaintiffs share personal stories and courts consider the evidence. The outcome could reshape pharmaceutical accountability and drug safety standards.
A former Michigan State student, LingLong Wei, filed a lawsuit claiming her thyroid cancer was caused by exposure to hazardous pesticides and herbicides during her studies, which she alleges were used without proper safety measures and training by the university. Wei, who is seeking $100 million, states she was not adequately protected and was reassured that the chemicals were harmless, leading to her health issues and a permanent scar. The university has not commented on the case.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal requirement for graphic images on cigarette packs and advertising, depicting the harmful effects of smoking, does not violate the First Amendment. The court overturned a lower court order and kept alive a tobacco industry challenge, directing a review of whether the rule was adopted in accordance with the federal Administrative Procedure Act. The images, including those of smoke-damaged lungs and other smoking-related health issues, are aimed at increasing public awareness of the risks associated with smoking.