Infant

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

Man Accused of Killing Wife, Unborn Child, and Infant Son Set to Face Trial

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VICTOR, Idaho — Jeremy Best, a resident of Victor, Idaho, is set to stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife, young son, and unborn child. During a Zoom hearing on Thursday, 7th District Judge Dane Watkins Jr. scheduled a jury trial for Sept. 15, 2025, in Teton County, Idaho. Best, 48, appeared via video conference from the Bonneville County Jail, where he has been held since December 2023. The grand jury in Teton County indicted Best on Dec. 18, 2023, charging him with three counts of first-degree murder and three enhancements for using … Read more

The Lingering Effects of Infant Formula Shortages: How Policy Response Falls Short for American Families

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AUSTIN, Texas – In February 2022, babies were born across the country, unaware of the challenges their families would face. The shortage of infant formula during that time caused distress for parents, with bottles disappearing from store shelves. However, as these babies approach their second birthday, a new wave of families is experiencing similar struggles. According to the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, 1.4 million people reported difficulty obtaining infant formula in the previous month. A recent recall of a formula designed for children with allergies further exacerbates the issue. This ongoing pattern of formula … Read more

Shocking Indictment: Grandmother Charged with Intentionally Shooting Infant Grandchild in Butler County

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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – A grandmother in Butler County has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly shooting her grandchild. Mia Harris now faces five felony charges, including four counts of felonious assault and one count of improperly discharging a firearm at or into a habituation, according to court records. The incident took place in December when Butler County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting report on Dutchview Court in Liberty Township. The six-month-old grandchild was injured in the incident. Harris was detained and subsequently arrested by authorities. During questioning, detectives said that Harris … Read more