Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers. The dated litigation page has the court history.
Has a court decided that acetaminophen causes autism or ADHD?
No. On July 13, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit said, "We are not deciding whether there is a general causal relationship between acetaminophen and ADHD and/or ASD." The science is disputed. The FDA has said a causal relationship has not been established.
Is there a settlement I can join?
No settlement has been announced as of October 28, 2026. There is no claim form and no payment amount on this site. A free review is not a promise of money.
Should I stop taking acetaminophen?
Do not stop or avoid acetaminophen because of this website. Talk with your own doctor or midwife. Fever and pain that go untreated during pregnancy have risks of their own. This site is not medical advice.
Which answers does this form screen on?
Nine answers are required, and any miss ends the screening on this site. The claim is filed for the child. You have authority to sign for the child. Legal custody is the mother's alone, or joint with the father. The child is under 18. A doctor diagnosed autism (ASD), ADHD, or both. The pregnancy did not include tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, or SSRIs (antidepressants). Acetaminophen, including a product sold as Tylenol, was taken at least 10 times. The child has an IEP or receives Early Intervention services. No lawyer already represents a Tylenol or acetaminophen claim. These are intake questions, not a court ruling and not a decision that a case exists.
Does this website represent me?
No. Sending the form does not create an attorney-client relationship. A relationship starts only after a lawyer reviews the inquiry and you both sign a written engagement. This site does not name a fake law firm and does not guarantee that any lawyer will take a case.
Are you connected to the companies that sell acetaminophen?
No. Acetaminophen Claims Center is not affiliated with Kenvue, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, or any store brand. Tylenol is a trademark of its owner. We use the name so people can recognize the product.
What happens to my information?
The form asks for contact details and a short set of screening answers. It does not ask you to write a medical story. How information is stored and shared is described on the privacy page. Calls or texts happen only if you give the consent on the form, and you can say STOP.
How long do I have to ask?
Deadlines differ by state, and rules that pause a deadline for a child also differ. This site does not state a deadline for any state. A lawyer has to check the state that applies to you.