Premature

$6 Billion Lawsuit: Mother Seeks Justice for Baby’s Illness Linked to Premature Baby Formulas

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ST. LOUIS, Missouri — At the close of a five-week trial, a Missouri mother’s lawyer made a compelling plea to jurors Wednesday, urging them to hold infant formula manufacturers Abbott and Reckitt’s Mead Johnson accountable for more than $6 billion in damages. The legal action accuses the companies of producing formulas that allegedly led to a severe intestinal illness in premature infants, including the plaintiff’s child. Legal representative Tim Cronin argued that both companies had neglected to adequately warn consumers that their products could potentially cause necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious gastrointestinal problem. According to the … Read more

Kejriwal’s Legal Team Urges Caution in Supreme Court, Highlights Risks of Premature CBI Actions

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New Delhi, India — In a high-profile Supreme Court hearing, legal representatives for Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal contended against the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) decision to arrest him, emphasizing that such actions must not be executed without substantial grounds. The legal team asserted that the criteria for arresting a public official should be supported by compelling evidence of wrongdoing, thus ensuring that the law enforcement actions are not perceived as overly aggressive or politically motivated. The case stems from allegations of corruption, which have rocked the political landscape in India’s capital, bringing intense … Read more

Missouri Jury Awards $495 Million in Damages Over Abbott’s Baby Formula, Citing Risks to Premature Infants

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ST. LOUIS, Missouri — In a groundbreaking verdict on Friday, a Missouri state court ruled that Abbott Laboratories must pay $495 million in damages for the long-term injuries suffered by a girl who used their special formula designed for premature infants. The St. Louis jury determined that Abbott had prior knowledge of the formula’s risks but failed to adequately warn consumers that it could lead to a severe, potentially fatal intestinal condition. The lawsuit was initiated by an Illinois mother, whose daughter was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed the formula. NEC predominantly … Read more

St. Louis Jury Awards $495 Million in Baby Formula Lawsuit, Highlighting Risks in Premature Infant Nutrition

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ST. LOUIS — A significant legal ruling occurred in St. Louis on Friday when a jury awarded $495 million to a woman from Metro East, following a harrowing case involving her prematurely born baby who contracted a severe intestinal disease after being fed a specialized infant formula. This landmark judgment against Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories highlights serious concerns regarding the safety warnings and marketing strategies associated with such products. The mother, Margo Gill, faced an unimaginable ordeal when her baby girl, born on August 26, 2021, was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being given a … Read more