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Tennessee Mom Files Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit Following Newborn Son’s Death

Product Liability / July 26, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , ,

A Tennessee mom has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against big-name infant formula manufacturers Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson, alleging that her son developed a fatal case of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after consuming cow’s milk-based formula. This latest baby formula NEC lawsuit sheds additional light on the dangers allegedly associated with popular cow’s milk-based formulas like Enfamil and Similac, particularly for premature infants.

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NEC Lawsuits Seek Compensation from Baby Formula Manufacturers

Product Liability / July 8, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

The world of infant nutrition has long been dominated by major formula brands like Enfamil and Similac. However, a growing body of research has uncovered a troubling link between these cow’s milk-based products and a devastating condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. Tragically, many families have endured the heartbreak of watching their

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NEC Baby Formula Bellwether Trial Set to Begin July 8: A Pivotal Moment in the Fight for Compensation

Product Liability / July 2, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

The impending bellwether trial in the ongoing baby formula NEC litigation is a pivotal moment in the fight for justice for families whose premature infants suffered devastating consequences from consuming cow’s milk-based products. Starting on July 8th in Missouri state court, this trial represents the second such case to reach the courtroom, following a landmark

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Mead Johnson Faces New Lawsuit Over Link Between Infant Formula and NEC

Product Liability / May 27, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , ,

In a recent baby formula NEC lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Division, plaintiff Teddi House is suing Mead Johnson over claims that the manufacturer’s cow’s milk-based formula caused her infant son to suffer devastating necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) injuries. This lawsuit is the latest in a growing

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Similac NEC Lawsuit Alleges Baby Formula Caused Infant’s Gastrointestinal Injuries

Product Liability / April 1, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , ,

In a recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the mother of a 12-year-old Maryland girl alleges that her daughter suffered severe and permanent gastrointestinal injuries from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed Similac Special Care infant formula while still in the hospital after birth. The lawsuit names

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Study Finds Breastfeeding, Other Protective Measures Reduce NEC Risk in Premature Infants

Product Liability / March 26, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , ,

New research has shed light on various factors that may contribute to the development of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants, a devastating gastrointestinal condition that often results in the need for emergency surgery and can lead to death. A meta-analysis published late last month in the journal BMC Pediatrics highlights more than a dozen of

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Inside the Landmark $60 Million NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit Against Enfamil Manufacturers

Product Liability / March 22, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , ,

A recent $60 million NEC baby formula lawsuit against Enfamil’s manufacturers highlights the grave concerns surrounding infant formula products like Enfamil and Similac, particularly for premature babies. Lawsuits allege that these formulas, primarily cow’s milk-based, significantly increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants, sparking critical discussions on infant nutrition and safety. This

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New Infant Formula Lawsuit Alleges Similac and Enfamil Manufacturers Knew About NEC Risks

Product Liability / February 15, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , ,

A recent infant formula NEC lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil, two popular brands of infant formula, alleging that their products caused necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in a premature newborn. The lawsuit, filed in Pennsylvania state court, highlights the serious and life-threatening gastrointestinal injuries that the child suffered while still in

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FDA Implements Enhanced Oversight and Guidelines for Infant Formula Safety

Product Liability / November 21, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently taken significant steps to enhance its oversight and regulation of the baby formula market in the wake of massive recalls and other public concerns, including reports of potentially deadly necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. The agency’s efforts aim to ensure the safety and quality of

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Baby Formula and Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Understanding the Risks and Brands Involved

Product Liability / February 15, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal disease that primarily affects premature infants. It is a devastating condition that can lead to long-term health complications and, in some cases, even death. Recent research has identified a concerning link between certain baby formula products and an increased risk of NEC in infants. In this article, we

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