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Texas sues Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue, alleges deceptive Tylenol marketing

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The suit hinges on violations of Texas law and could have broader ramifications for pharmaceuticals.

The Texas Attorney General (AG) is suing Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, for allegedly deceptively marketing the popular pain medication as safe for use by pregnant women.

The Texas AG’s suit contends that Kenvue willfully ignored evidence that early exposure to the drug’s single active