US EditionMissouri AG sues Planned Parenthood for allegedly lying about dangers of abortion drugs
MISSOURI, JUL 23 – Missouri AG Andrew Bailey alleges Planned Parenthood misled women on abortion pill risks, citing studies showing up to 11% serious adverse events and seeking over $1.8 million in penalties.
- On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, seeking millions for alleged deceptive practices and false safety claims about abortion pills.
- The lawsuit alleges Planned Parenthood Federation of America falsely claims mifepristone is safer than Tylenol, despite data showing higher risks and adverse event rates, Bailey’s office said.
- Supporting the suit's claims, a review found that 84% of ER visits related to chemical abortions were miscoded, according to Charlotte Lozier Institute.
- In response, Bailey’s office is seeking injunctive relief, alleging Planned Parenthood lied about abortion pill safety and violated Missouri law.
- The suit seeks $1.8 million in penalties, targeting Planned Parenthood for false advertising and promoting unsafe drug claims, according to Bailey’s suit.
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Missouri sues Planned Parenthood for ‘systematically’ misleading women on abortion pills
Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri. / Credit: eurobanks/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jul 24, 2025 / 15:05 pm (CNA). Missouri filed a lawsuit this week against the national Planned Parenthood organization, alleging that the abortion giant h... [...]
Missouri sues Planned Parenthood for misleading women on abortion pills
Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri. / Credit: eurobanks/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jul 24, 2025 / 15:05 pm (CNA). Missouri filed a lawsuit this week against the national Planned Parenthood organization, alleging that the abortion giant has “systematically misled” women about the risks associated with chemical abortion pills.On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office had filed a lawsuit in state circuit…
Missouri AG sues Planned Parenthood over claims about abortion drug dangers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood on Wednesday, July 23. The suit alleges the group lied to patients about the potential risks of the abortion drug mifepristone. Bailey argues Planned Parenthood’s claims violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive business practices. He claimed the group has misled women in order to “cut costs” and “drive up revenue” whi…
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