Formula

Landmark Illinois Jury Verdict: $60 Million Awarded to Grieving Mother in Tragic Enfamil Formula Case

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An Illinois jury has recently reached a verdict in a high-stakes case that could have significant implications for Mead Johnson, a manufacturer of infant formula. The jury awarded a substantial $60 million to the mother of an infant who tragically passed away after using Mead Johnson’s Enfamil formula. This decision marks a significant legal setback for the company, as it is the first of many similar cases that they are facing. The lawsuit was filed by the grieving mother, seeking justice for the loss of her child. The jury deliberated and ultimately held Mead Johnson … Read more

Landmark $60 Million Verdict in Infant Formula Lawsuit Sends Shockwaves Through the Industry as More NEC Lawsuits Await Federal Trial

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Chicago, Illinois – A jury has awarded $60 million to a mother whose premature baby died after developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) following the consumption of Enfamil formula. The grieving mother, Watson, argued that Mead Johnson, the manufacturer of Enfamil, failed to warn her or her doctors about the increased risk of NEC associated with the product. Watson’s lawyers presented evidence of long-standing studies and expert warnings linking cow’s milk-based infant formula, such as Enfamil and Abbott’s Similac, to a higher likelihood of NEC. The jury not only found in favor of Watson swiftly but also … Read more

Landmark $60 Million Verdict: Negligence in Cow’s Milk Infant Formula Leads to Infant Deaths and Illnesses

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BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In a landmark case, an Illinois jury has awarded $60 million to the plaintiff in a lawsuit against Mead Johnson, the manufacturer of cow’s milk-based infant formula. The verdict comes in response to allegations that the formula caused illness and death in premature babies. The jury found Mead Johnson to be negligent and to have failed in their duty to warn consumers about the risks associated with their product. The lawsuit was brought by Jasmine Watson, whose baby, Chance Dean, tragically passed away at the hospital. It was believed that Chance had … Read more

Reckitt Benckiser Stock Plunges 15% as Jury Awards $60 Million in Damages Over Enfamil Baby Formula

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BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, a UK consumer goods company, experienced a sharp decline in stock prices following a court ruling that awarded $60 million in damages to an Illinois woman. The jury determined that the company’s Enfamil baby formula played a role in the death of her premature baby. This case marks the first of its kind to proceed to trial in the United States. The verdict caused a 15% drop in Reckitt Benckiser Group’s stock, resulting in the company’s lowest level in a decade. This decline wiped out approximately £5.4 billion … Read more