NEC

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

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