J&J/AHP ongoing ad claim battle
Executive Summary
U.S. District Court Judge William Conner denied J&J's request to dismiss complaint brought by Advil-maker American Home Products. Conner ruled J&J's claim that Extra-Strength Tylenol is "unbeatable for headache" transcends claim limitations he had placed on both companies from making certain claims ("The Pink Sheet" May 25, T&G-1). The judge's decision is not on the merits of J&J's claim but allows AHP to bring its case to court.