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Court Revives 500+ Kenvue Lawsuits, Reinstates Expert Testimony

7/13/2026

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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated testimony from three expert doctors, including Harvard dean Andrea Baccarelli.
The panel revived over 500 Manhattan lawsuits against Kenvue Inc. and sent them to district judge Denise Cote.
Kenvue said credible science shows no proven link between acetaminophen and autism or ADHD, noted its shares fell 1.8% to $19.13, and said its $40 billion Kimberly-Clark acquisition remains on track.

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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated testimony from three expert doctors, including Harvard dean Andrea Baccarelli.
The panel revived over 500 Manhattan lawsuits against Kenvue Inc. and sent them to district judge Denise Cote.
Kenvue said credible science shows no proven link between acetaminophen and autism or ADHD, noted its shares fell 1.8% to $19.13, and said its $40 billion Kimberly-Clark acquisition remains on track.