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[2023 Guide] Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit Update | Similac and Enfamil NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits
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Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit
» Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit
Last Updated: November 17th, 2023
Key takeaways:
This page discusses the link between toxic baby formula and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) — a severe intestinal condition in premature infants.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against baby formula manufacturers, alleging that the formulas contain harmful ingredients leading to NEC.
TorHoerman Law is actively investigating these claims and offering free consultations for affected families.
Most Recent Updates:
The NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit is progressing, with the request to extend the bellwether selection date and conclude fact discovery receiving mixed responses.
NEC attorneys are to draft a mutually agreed-upon order for the revised discovery schedule and coordinate for the next status hearing.
The NEC infant formula MDL has seen significant growth since early 2023.
TorHoerman Law — Your NEC Baby Formula Lawyers
Some brands of baby formula have been linked to a sometimes fatal gastrointestinal disease in premature babies.
Lawsuits are being filed against baby formula manufacturers, namely the producers of Similac and Enfamil, on behalf of children who have suffered.
If your child received baby bovine-based (cow’s milk) baby formula in the maternity ward or NICU of a hospital, or you received bovine-based formula as a present from the hospital, and your child was subsequently diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), you may be eligible to file a toxic baby formula lawsuit.
Contact the experienced baby formula lawyers from TorHoerman Law today for a free consultation.
You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit instantly.
The NEC Lawsuit is ongoing, and our law firm is still accepting new clients.
Four crucial bellwether cases have been chosen for trial in the NEC lawsuit, offering insights into how juries might respond to evidence presented in related lawsuits.
These trials involve infant deaths and severe complications resulting from NEC after using certain formulas.
While the trial dates are yet to be scheduled, they are anticipated to commence by 2024.
The results of these pivotal trials could significantly impact potential settlements and future individual trials.
It’s anticipated that a settlement concerning the NEC formula will likely occur before, during, or shortly after these trials.
There’s a suggestion that Mead and Abbott would be unwise to allow any of these lawsuits to proceed, as a substantial verdict for the plaintiffs could establish high expectations for settlement amounts, which might be challenging to negotiate down.
However, if no settlements are achieved after these four pivotal trials, Judge Pallmeyer is likely to remand many individual cases to various U.S. District Courts nationwide for their own trial dates.
If you or a loved one’s child was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis after using toxic baby formula, you may be eligible to file a NEC Lawsuit.
Contact us for a free consultation or use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the NEC Lawsuit.
November 6, 2023
September 18, 2023
The NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit is ongoing, and our NEC Lawyers are accepting new clients from all 50 states.
The plaintiffs’ request to extend the bellwether selection date and conclude fact discovery has been both partially granted and partially denied.
NEC attorneys have been instructed to draft a mutually agreed-upon order outlining the revised discovery schedule.
They are also tasked with coordinating with the courtroom deputy to establish a date for the next status hearing, either in-person or through video conferencing.
The NEC infant formula MDL has tripled in size since the beginning of 2023 when it had fewer than 100 cases.
If you or a loved one’s child was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis after using toxic baby formula, you may be eligible to file a NEC Lawsuit.
Contact us for a free consultation or use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the NEC Lawsuit.
September 18, 2023
August 15, 2023
Attorneys Tor Hoerman and Chad Finley have been preparing to take the deposition of a defendant witness.
The trial setting is for just one case, but it has the potential to affect the litigation as a whole, moving forward with discovery and expert workup.
If you or a loved one’s child was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis after using toxic baby formula, you may be eligible to file a NEC Lawsuit.
Contact us for a free consultation or use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the NEC Lawsuit.
August 15, 2023
August 1, 2023
The NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit is ongoing, and our lawyers are still accepting new clients.
On July 17th, a federal judge approved a plaintiff’s attempt to seek punitive damages in the Necrotizing Enterocolitis lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories.
The plaintiff argued that Abbott withheld critical information from the medical community related to the risks of giving Similac to newborns, and this resulted in devastating and lifelong injuries in her child.
Punitive damages, which are intended to severely punish defendants so other actors do not subsequently partake in similar activities, are rare in civil lawsuits.
This approval to pursue them indicates that the plaintiff was able to provide substantial evidence indicating Abbott Laboratories deliberately hid lifesaving information from the medical community and its customers.
If you or a loved one’s child was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis after using toxic baby formula, you may be eligible to file a NEC Lawsuit.
Contact us for a free consultation or use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the NEC Lawsuit.
August 1, 2023
July 11, 2023
The NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit is ongoing, and our lawyers are still accepting new clients.
In recent news, a California judge’s ruling is providing plaintiffs in the NEC Lawsuit the opportunity to amend and resubmit their complaints.
A San Francisco Superior Court judge has provisionally granted Abbott Laboratories’ request to dismiss sixteen NEC baby formula lawsuits.
The implications of this ruling might affect the statute of limitations in some NEC lawsuits.
If your child or a loved one’s child developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed cow’s milk based baby formula, you may be eligible to file an NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.
You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the NEC Lawsuit instantly.
July 11, 2023
May 23, 2023
The NEC lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers are still accepting cases.
As of May 23rd, the number of cases consolidated in the NEC MDL remains at 166.
Judge Kennelly supported this decision saying that economic losses can only be claimed if the plaintiff suffered injuries from the baby formula.
This affects lawsuits attempting to claim economic losses from the formula but lack evidence indicating their product was contaminated.
Abbott also sought for Judge Kennelly to dismiss 28 cases claiming its formula had salmonella and bacterial meningitis contamination as well as eight cases claiming its formula was contaminated with heavy metals.
Judge Kennelly refused to dismiss these cases, and they are all withstanding.
If your child or a loved one’s child developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed cow’s milk based baby formula, you may be eligible to file an NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.
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May 23, 2023
May 4, 2023
The NEC Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are still accepting cases.
Hundreds of NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits have been consolidated into the “Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability Litigation” – MDL 3026 in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
The NEC MDL is moving forward with procedures to select bellwether trials, which will take place in 2024.
Bellwether trials are a small consolidation of lawsuits, taken from a larger group of similar cases, to be tried first.
The bellwether trial is like a practice run to help anticipate the results of future similar cases.
Visit this page for more updates on the NEC Lawsuit as they become available.
If your child or a loved one’s child developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed cow’s milk based baby formula, you may be eligible to file an NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation. You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the NEC Lawsuit instantly.
May 4, 2023
April 15, 2023
The Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are accepting clients daily.
The FDA is making progress on issuing new standards for baby formula manufacturers.
Last month, the FDA sent a letter to all major baby formula manufacturers, packers, distributors, exporters, importers, and retailers outlining a strategy to prevent contamination of powdered baby formula products.
Since the influx of NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits and last years’ bacterial contamination of Similac and Enfamil formula, there has been increased scrutiny on the baby formula industry.
If your or a loved one’s child was fed cow’s milk based baby formula and subsequently developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), you may be eligible for the NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.
You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the NEC Lawsuit instantly.
April 15, 2023
March 15, 2023
More and more NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits are being added to the multidistrict litigation (MDL) each month.
The case is ongoing, settlements have yet to be made, and our lawyers are still accepting new clients.
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March 15, 2023
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November 15, 2022
The Toxic Baby Formula NEC litigation is ongoing, and lawyers across the country are still accepting new clients and filing claims on their behalf.
Bellwether trials are currently being selected from the cases consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL 3026).
Cases are continually being consolidated in the MDL, and our lawyers encourage any person who may be impacted by toxic baby formula to reach out for legal guidance.
Visit this page for more updates as they become available.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation, or use the chatbot on this page to see if you qualify for a Toxic Baby Formula NEC lawsuit instantly.
November 15, 2022
September 15, 2022
The Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are continuing to gather clients and file claims.
Lawyers are now in the process of selecting cases for potential bellwether trials.
There is not yet a date selected for these bellwether trials to begin, as there are multiple procedural steps to go through in order to prepare these cases for trial.
Visit this page for more updates as they become available.
September 15, 2022
July 6, 2022
The Toxic Baby Formula Multidistrict Litigation (MDL 3026) is growing, with an average of about 30 cases added per month.
The MDL is centralized in the U.S. District Court: Northern District of Illinois.
Information on settlement amounts and such are still yet to be known.
Check this page for further updates as they become available.
July 6, 2022
June 21, 2022
The Toxic Baby Formula NEC litigation is ongoing.
Across the country, formula shortages have deeply affected mothers and babies.
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June 21, 2022
May 15, 2022
The Toxic Baby Formula NEC litigation is ongoing, and consumers are beginning to feel its effects.
There have been baby formula shortages across the country in the past month, partly due to Abbott’s recall of certain baby formulas that contained dangerous bacteria.
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In a more partisan 231-192 vote, the House passed a bill that would send $28 million to the Food and Drug Administration to help boost formula supply and prevent future shortages.”
May 15, 2022
April 8, 2022
Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson are facing lawsuits across the country.
Plaintiffs accuse the companies of failing to warn doctors and parents of the risks associated with their cow-milk based baby formulas.
The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued a transfer order on April 8th, consolidating all pending lawsuits into an MDL assigned to the U.S. District Court: Northern District of Illinois.
The newly created MDL will include the cases that were motioned and granted for consolidation in Madison County, IL this past winter.
The consolidation created a “mini MDL”, triggering Abbott and Mead Johnson to request that they be transferred to either Cook County or Lake County courts in the Chicago area.
Toxic Baby Formula NEC lawsuits involve Similac (manufactured by Abbott), Enfamil (manufactured by Mead Johnson), and other powdered baby formulas.
Research published in the National Library of Medicine has linked powdered formulas like Similac and Enfamil to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a gastrointestinal disease that can be fatal in premature babies.
April 8, 2022
Infant Formulas and Baby Formulas Linked to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Premature childbirth can be wrought with stress, uncertainty, and vulnerability.
For a premature baby, there is no room for error in ensuring their health and growth, and this is especially true in regards to your child’s nutrition.
Formula feeding is common and recommended by many hospitals and medical professionals.
However, your premature child’s health may be compromised if they have been fed formula based from cow’s milk.
Such formulas have recently been linked to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a gastrointestinal disease found in premature infants.
If your child has suffered from the deadly necrotizing enterocolitis disease after being administered bovine-based formula, you may be eligible for an NEC baby formula lawsuit.
In addition, a mother’s breast milk is found to be the safest and most reliable source of nutrition for babies, especially those at risk of NEC.
Toxic baby formula is a real threat to premature infants.
Ask your doctor if moving off of bovine-based formulas is the right choice for you.
Similac (manufactured by Abbott) and Enfamil (manufactured by Mead Johnson) are two common bovine milk-based formulas that have been linked to NEC.
Both manufacturers are named in various lawsuits, with parents alleging that these products caused their premature babies to develop the gastrointestinal disease and risk were not presented on warning labels.
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a gastrointestinal disease that almost exclusively affects infants born before the 37th week of pregnancy (premature babies).
NEC creates intestinal inflammation, causing cells to die and holes to form in the digestive system.
These perforations then allow harmful and potentially deadly bacteria to leak in and infect the intestines.
What Causes NEC?
While the direct source of NEC cases is inconsistent and can vary by child, there are several recurring factors that healthcare experts have identified:
Feeding with bovine-based (cow’s milk) formula
Insufficient blood flow to the intestines after birth
Underdeveloped intestine
Intestinal injury
Viral or bacterial infection of the intestines
Infants who have received blood transfusions
There have also been a few instances of NEC appearing in several infants in the same neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at once.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis itself is not contagious, so this could indicate that premature babies on the same toxic baby formula in the NICU could be contracting the disease at the same time.
These cases are few and far between, but it could potentially be an indicator of toxic baby formula or cow milk based formulas in a specific NICU.
Symptoms Of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
The condition’s danger can range from mild to fatal, and you must recognize the following symptoms if you believe your child is at risk:
Abdominal pain and swelling
Changes in heart rate and blood pressure
Changes in body temperature and breathing
Diarrhea with bloody stool
Green or yellow vomit
Lethargy
Refusal to eat and lack of weight gain
Healthcare providers can diagnose NEC through tests checking for a swollen belly, blood tests, fecal tests, and x-rays.
How Dangerous Is NEC?
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a disease that can have fatal consequences if left untreated.
Babies that weigh 5.5 lbs and up can face mortality rates up to 20%. Smaller infants fare even worse. Among babies 3.3 lbs and lower, the mortality rate can reach 50%.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a condition that requires immediate medical treatment.
Similac, Enfamil, Other Baby Formulas Linked To NEC Risk
Similac (manufactured by Abbott) and Enfamil (manufactured by Mead Johnson) are two common bovine milk-based formulas that have been linked to NEC.
Similac and Enfamil formula are comprised of several product lines that feature different supplements and caloric levels for the specific needs of premature babies.
Both manufacturers are named in lawsuits, with parents alleging that these products caused their premature babies to develop the gastrointestinal disease and the risk was not presented on warning labels.
Learn more about the Similac Baby Formula Lawsuits here.
Learn more about the Enfamil Formula Lawsuit here.
The woman’s son, born prematurely in 2002, was fed Similac and/or Enfamil cow’s milk-based products after birth and during his hospital stay.
He developed NEC, which required the removal of a portion of his intestines and has led to long-term health effects.
The suit also alleged that Abbott and Mead Johnson are negligent for “targeting” parents of premature infants with the false marketing of their infant formula products.
What Can I Do If My Child Has Been Affected By NEC?
If your child was fed infant formula and subsequently developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), you may be eligible to file an NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit and secure compensation for your child’s injuries and damages.
To learn more about the NEC Infant Formula Lawsuits and to get a free consultation, contact TorHoerman Law today.
If you are considering filing a NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit, it’s crucial that you mitigate your child’s injuries properly.
Mitigation is an important step in the legal process and helps strengthen your case against infant formula manufacturers.
Mitigate Injuries for Your NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit
If your child has developed necrotizing enterocolitis, seek treatment immediately.
In most cases, NEC is treated either medically or surgically.
If the intestine is not yet perforated, medical treatment is usually applied first.
Replacing regular feeding in favor of an intravenous catheter
Applying a nasogastric tube to relieve swelling and pain
Frequent blood tests
Blood transfusion in the worst cases
If the intestine is already perforated or if medical treatment is unsuccessful, surgery is required.
In surgery, the most damaged sections of the intestine are removed with the goal of allowing the undamaged sections to operate regularly.
An ostomy, or opening of the wall, is also made to let the bowels recover.
Surgery in premature babies is stressful and comes with risk, but success rates are high, and premature infants typically recover after 6-8 weeks.
Contact A Toxic Baby Formula NEC Injury Lawyer
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation if your child has contracted Necrotizing Enterocolitis after being administered Similac or Enfamil baby formula.
You may be entitled to financial compensation in a product liability or medical malpractice lawsuit.
In a toxic baby formula NEC lawsuit, two (2) parties may hold responsibility for your child’s necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) diagnosis:
The manufacturers who are aware of the risks of the formulas
The practitioners who may fail to mention the inherent dangers of feeding premature babies bovine-based formulas
1. Baby Formula Manufacturers: Product Liability Lawsuit
Negligence and insufficient warning of the possibility of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in toxic baby formulas are grounds for a product liability lawsuit against baby formula manufacturers.
You may have a claim against them if your baby developed NEC after being fed their formula.
2. Healthcare Providers: Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Medical malpractice lawsuits may occur when someone served by a healthcare provider suffer harm as a result of the provider’s negligence or incompetence.
This may apply to the healthcare providers who feed premature infants toxic baby formula or cow milk formula without outlining the potential risks to your child.
This negligence may allow you to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
You may be eligible for an NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit if you have had a child who was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis after being administered bovine-based formula.
Experienced infant formula lawyers will help assess and build your case, litigate your lawsuit, and get rightful compensation for your injuries.
In a personal injury case, such as a NEC infant formula lawsuit, you might be wondering how much it costs to hire an experienced lawyer.
Contingency fees can be utilized in the instance where you cannot pay for an attorney, but are in need of one.
TorHoerman Law operates on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay for legal representation unless you receive financial compensation for your case.
Contingency fee agreements can be incredibly helpful in ensuring that you get proper representation regardless of your current financial situation.
For toxic baby formula lawsuits, types of damages you may look for are medical expenses, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and future medical expenses.
Your NEC Baby Formula Lawyers will help you through this step in the process of filing a lawsuit.
Individuals who file a claim in against baby formula manufacturers may be eligible for financial compensation for damages including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The specific dollar amount for Toxic Baby Formula lawsuits is not yet available as the cases are still pending.
Visit this page for more updated information on financial compensation for the Baby Formula Lawsuit.
The NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit is still in its early stages and as of now, no settlements have been reached with baby formula manufacturers.
Our NEC Baby Formula Lawyers are following the litigation closely, and we estimate that NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits may result in significant settlements.
Estimated settlement amounts for NEC lawsuits may range between $5,000 to over $500,000.
These estimated settlement amounts are by no means a guarantee of financial compensation for NEC lawsuits, they are simply an educated guess based on results in previous product liability lawsuits.
If you believe that your child qualifies to participate in a NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit, contact TorHoerman Law to speak with an experienced attorney and receive a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your legal options today.
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Necrotizing enterocolitis is a gastrointestinal disease that almost exclusively affects infants born before the 37th week of pregnancy (premature babies).
It creates intestinal inflammation, causing cells to die and holes to form.
This then allows harmful and potentially deadly bacteria to leak in and infect the intestines.
To file a claim in the NEC lawsuit, you should speak with a qualified attorney who can help determine your eligibility and guide you through the claims process.
If you believe you may qualify for the Toxic Baby Formula Lawsuit, you can use the chatbot on this page for an instant and free case review to see if you qualify to file a Baby Formula Lawsuit.
What Are The Average Settlement Amounts In The Toxic Baby Formula Lawsuit?
Individuals who file a claim in against baby formula manufacturers may be eligible for financial compensation for damages including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The specific dollar amount for Toxic Baby Formula lawsuits is not yet available as the cases are still pending.
Estimated settlement amounts for NEC lawsuits may range between $5,000 to over $500,000.
These estimated settlement amounts are by no means a guarantee of financial compensation for NEC lawsuits, they are simply an educated guess based on results in previous product liability lawsuits.
Visit this page for more updated information on financial compensation for the NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit.
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