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Texas AG Paxton Moves to Block Kenvue's $398M Dividend

11/6/2025

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion to block Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, from issuing a $398 million dividend scheduled for November 26.
Paxton argues the dividend would hinder paying penalties from a lawsuit alleging deceptive marketing toward pregnant women linking Tylenol to autism and ADHD.
Kenvue says it will pursue action against the theories and notes the suit follows federal guidance urging caution with Tylenol during pregnancy.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion to block Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, from issuing a $398 million dividend scheduled for November 26.
Paxton argues the dividend would hinder paying penalties from a lawsuit alleging deceptive marketing toward pregnant women linking Tylenol to autism and ADHD.
Kenvue says it will pursue action against the theories and notes the suit follows federal guidance urging caution with Tylenol during pregnancy.