Infant

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

Montana Jury Awards $11.2 Million to Victim of Infant Abuse After State Failed to Act

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A jury has awarded $11.2 million to Seraphina “Sera” Wilson, who suffered severe abuse as an infant in 2009, resulting in permanent blindness and traumatic brain injuries. The civil trial concluded that the State of Montana failed to adequately investigate prior reports of child abuse associated with Sera’s case. The jury delivered its verdict on Monday, stemming from a tragic incident that took place in February 2009, during which Sera was brutally attacked by her father’s live-in girlfriend, Alicia Hocter. At just six months old, Sera sustained life-altering injuries that necessitate … Read more

Georgia Couple Wins $2.25 Million Verdict Over Disturbing Autopsy Images of Their Deceased Infant

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Augusta, Georgia — A jury has awarded a Georgia couple $2.25 million in a lawsuit concerning the use of autopsy images of their decapitated child. The decision came after a trial that revealed how the couple’s tragedy was compounded by the public dissemination of sensitive materials related to their deceased baby. The couple, who remains unnamed, initiated the legal action against a local coroner’s office after they discovered that graphic images of their child’s autopsy had circulated on social media. The case ignited emotional discussions about privacy rights and the ethical responsibilities of officials handling … Read more

Local Sherwood Mother Found Not Guilty in Tragic Drowning of Infant Son

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Sherwood, AR — In a recent verdict that concluded a poignant legal battle, a jury found a Sherwood woman not guilty in the tragic bathtub drowning of her infant son. The decision came after intense deliberations concerning the harrowing event that claimed the life of her young child. The mother, whose identity remains protected due to the nature of the case involving her minor son, was acquitted on charges of manslaughter following a trial that captured local attention. Throughout the trial, the prosecution argued that the mother’s negligence led to the untimely death of her … Read more