Active LitigationMDL 3026
Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit Facts
TorHoerman Law is actively accepting claims for the Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit.
Active LitigationMDL 3026
TorHoerman Law is actively accepting claims for the Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit.
TorHoerman Law is proud to share that our partner, Jake Plattenberger, was featured in a recent New York Times article examining the appointment of Kyle Diamantas to lead the Food and Drug Administration’s food division.
The article highlights the concerning background of Diamantas, who, now responsible for regulating infant formula safety, previously represented Abbott in lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn parents about risks associated with their specialized formula for premature infants.
In the Gill v. Abbott NEC Lawsuit case highlighted in the article, our team, led by Plattenberger, represented the family whose child developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed Abbott’s formula, resulting in life-altering bowel and brain damage.
During the trial, the TorHoerman Law team presented internal Abbott documents confirming that infant formula “is thought to be a contributing factor to the development of NEC.”
The evidence uncovered showed that about 90 percent of preterm infants who developed this condition had been fed formula, and studies demonstrated formula feeding increases the risk of NEC by 180 percent.
The jury sided with Ms. Gill, awarding a $495 million verdict.
Diamantas’s appointment raises serious ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest, considering his previous role defending Abbott.
Our firm, along with others, share legitimate questions about whether someone who recently defended a corporation against safety claims can now objectively regulate that same industry with consumer protection as the priority.
Read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/health/fda-infant-formula-kyle-diamantas.html
Tor Hoerman has represented injured individuals for more than 30 years, with experience spanning individual personal injury cases and nationwide mass tort litigation. His work includes car accidents, catastrophic injuries, product liability claims, and other serious injury cases. Tor has served in court-appointed leadership roles in national litigation and tried cases involving major corporate defendants.
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