Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested emergency court intervention to halt marketing claims that position acetaminophen as safe for expectant mothers and young children, escalating legal action against manufacturers Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue. The motion for a temporary restraining order accompanies allegations that companies concealed health risks associated with the pain reliever despite federal warnings.
Paxton referenced comments from former President Donald Trump, who recommended pregnant individuals avoid the medication based on personal judgment rather than clinical evidence. Federal regulators subsequently issued guidance encouraging physicians to limit acetaminophen prescriptions during pregnancy following research suggesting potential developmental concerns, though acknowledging conflicting study results.
Kenvue rejected the accusations as lacking scientific merit and driven by ulterior motives. Texas additionally seeks restrictions on corporate transactions that might diminish the company's financial capacity to satisfy potential judgments, representing the first state litigation following updated federal recommendations.
Paxton referenced comments from former President Donald Trump, who recommended pregnant individuals avoid the medication based on personal judgment rather than clinical evidence. Federal regulators subsequently issued guidance encouraging physicians to limit acetaminophen prescriptions during pregnancy following research suggesting potential developmental concerns, though acknowledging conflicting study results.
Kenvue rejected the accusations as lacking scientific merit and driven by ulterior motives. Texas additionally seeks restrictions on corporate transactions that might diminish the company's financial capacity to satisfy potential judgments, representing the first state litigation following updated federal recommendations.
