TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, accusing the organization of misleading women about the risks associated with chemical abortion drugs. The suit, announced Thursday, claims that Planned Parenthood has violated state laws by promoting false information about the safety of these medications, including assertions that they are "safer than Tylenol." Uthmeier's office argues that such statements lack scientific backing and have been contradicted by multiple studies and expert opinions. "It is vile that Planned Parenthood cares more about lining their pockets than providing women with factual information about the health risks of chemical abortion drugs," Uthmeier said in a statement. "When it comes to health and safety in Florida, we won’t tolerate blatant lies using fabricated medical ‘facts’ that have no scientific basis." According to the filing, Planned Parenthood has disseminated these claims through various channels, exploiting patient trust in the process. The lawsuit highlights the profitability of chemical abortions for the organization, suggesting that financial incentives may drive the continued promotion of the drugs. It also points to practices like mailing abortion pills without requiring in-person consultations as part of the alleged deceptive conduct. The complaint alleges violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, which prohibits misleading business practices, and the Florida RICO Act, aimed at combating organized racketeering. Uthmeier is seeking statutory penalties, punitive damages, and an injunction to halt the purportedly false advertising and protect consumers. Planned Parenthood, a major provider of reproductive health services, has not yet responded publicly to the lawsuit. The organization has faced similar legal challenges in other states over its abortion-related practices and information dissemination. This action comes amid ongoing national debates over abortion access and regulation, particularly following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which shifted oversight to individual states. Florida has implemented stricter abortion laws in recent years, including a six-week ban that took effect in 2024. Planned Parenthood claims a chemical abortion is safer than medicine you'd take at home for a mild headache. This claim is a lie and violates Florida law. Today, we filed a lawsuit to hold Planned Parenthood accountable. pic.twitter.com/zF8u03GY3l — Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) November 6, 2025