Formula

NEC Infant Formula Legal Team Gears Up for Key Meeting with MDL Judge After First Bellwether Trial Dismissal

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Lawyers representing families impacted by NEC infant formula cases are set to meet with a federal judge overseeing the multidistrict litigation in an ongoing effort to address the complexities of the lawsuits. This gathering occurs following the dismissal of the first bellwether trial, which had drawn significant attention. The bellwether trial sought to evaluate claims against the manufacturers of certain infant formulas linked to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe gastrointestinal condition affecting premature infants. The dismissal has raised concerns among plaintiffs regarding the future trajectory of their cases. During the upcoming meeting, attorneys are expected … Read more

Legal Experts Clash Over Trump’s Health Initiative Amid Concerns for Talc and Formula Litigation

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Washington, D.C. — Concerns are rising among legal professionals regarding a recent health initiative led by the Trump administration that has garnered significant attention from the defense bar. The Make America Healthy Again report, along with advisory panels organized by the Food and Drug Administration, is examining issues related to talcum powder and infant formula. However, attorneys who advocate on behalf of plaintiffs in lawsuits involving these products have remained cautious in their assessment of the initiatives’ potential impact on their legal practices. Released on May 22 by the newly established Make America Healthy Again … Read more

From Social Media to Baby Formula: Key Mass Tort Litigations on the Horizon for 2025

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New York — As we approach 2025, the legal landscape is bracing for a surge in mass torts involving issues that blend daily life conveniences with substantial health and environmental concerns. Key areas anticipated to dominate courtrooms include the impacts of social media on mental health, the environmental and health ramifications of plastic products, and the safety and regulation of baby formula. The unfolding legal scenarios are set to address how companies manage consumer safety and corporate responsibility in sectors that affect millions of Americans. Legal experts anticipate a significant increase in lawsuits related to … Read more

Missouri Mother Seeks $6 Billion in Landmark Trial Over Baby Formula Claims

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ST. LOUIS, Missouri — In a St. Louis courtroom Wednesday, a Missouri mother, through her attorney, made a significant plea to jurors in a lawsuit against leading infant formula manufacturers Abbott and Reckitt’s Mead Johnson. The attorney sought more than $6 billion in damages, arguing that their products for premature infants led to severe health complications. The lawsuit has cast a spotlight on a contentious issue regarding the safety of specific infant formulas designed for preterm babies. These products, the plaintiff contends, are linked to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a dangerous intestinal illness. That accusation has … Read more