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Jul 13, 2026

Hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism revived

A federal appeals court revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue over the painkiller's alleged link to autism.

Jun 20, 2019

Space offers fun, acceptance, for those on autism spectrum

Brendan Craig darts excitedly from room to room at Blue Wave Recreation, seemingly wanting to try every activity at once. The Tewksbury 4-year-old runs to the indoor turf field, to […]

Jun 20, 2019

Space offers fun, acceptance, for those on autism spectrum

Brendan Craig darts excitedly from room to room at Blue Wave Recreation, seemingly wanting to try every activity at once. The Tewksbury 4-year-old runs to the indoor turf field, to […]

May 7, 2010

Autism mandate passes Mo. Senate

Some health insurers would be required to cover up to $45,000 annually of intensive therapy for autistic children under legislation passed Thursday by the Missouri Senate.

Nov 4, 2009

Pro se lawsuit attacks mercury in vaccines

Two Missouri parents are taking on a global pharmaceutical company claiming that their now autistic child suffered from mercury poisoning as a result of infant injections. Carl Fletcher and Ralonda […]

Apr 3, 2009

Jaeger named to autism board

The new St. Louis chapter of Autism Speaks has elected a nine-member board of directors, including Christine Jaeger of O’Fallon. The board is led by William Bolster of Creve Coeur. […]

Feb 16, 2009

Legal Roundup

â–  ABA to honor Doreen Dodson ST. LOUIS (Daily Record) A St. Louis attorney is receiving a national award from the American Bar Association for her outreach efforts to enhance […]

Feb 13, 2009

Panel finds vaccines didn’t cause autism

Families whose children developed autism after taking vaccine combinations that contained thimerosal aren’t entitled to compensation from a $2.5 billion government trust fund, a panel of court-appointed experts ruled. Three […]

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