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• Abbott May Remove Infant Formula for Preemies Off the Market Due to Similac NEC Lawsuits

  July 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Abbott Laboratories is considering removing Similac infant formula products designed for preterm babies from the market, as it faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming the products increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis, which puts newborns at a high risk of permanent injuries and death.

• Abbott Laboratories Faces Jury Trial Over Claims Similac Caused NEC For Premature Infant

  July 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Following a $60 million verdict in a similar lawsuit earlier this year, trial is underway involving claims brought by an Illinois mother, whose premature daughter developed NEC from Similac, alleging that Abbott failed to warn parents and medical staff of the devastating risks associated with the cow's milk-based formula.

• NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits To Be Prepared For First Bellwether Trial in May 2025

  June 24, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Judge schedules first NEC baby formula trial for May 2025, which will be the first test of parents' claims that Similac and Enfamil products caused their newborns to develop the often deadly condition in a federal court.

• Similac Formula Manufacturing Problems Reported to FDA 15 Months Before Massive Recall

  June 14, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  An Office of Inspector General investigation reveals that the FDA was warned of potential problems with Similac infant formula long before a 2022 recall was announced, due to a lack of adequate procedures when dealing with the infant formula industry and whistleblower complaints.

• Enfamil Lawsuit Claims Preemie Developed NEC After Being Fed Cow’s Milk-Based Infant Formula

  June 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Cow's milk-based infant formula products are dangerous for premature infants, according to a mother's recent Enfamil lawsuit, filed after her newborn developed necrotizing enterocolitis and suffered through surgery and continuing negative health effects.

• Enfamil NEC Lawsuits Must Meet Strict Product Identification Requirements Before Filing

  May 28, 2024

  Russell Maas

  A federal judge has ordered plaintiffs who have filed infant formula NEC lawsuits against Mead Johnson prove that their children consumed the company's products, such as Enfamil, before the cases are allowed to move forward.

• Similac Infant Formula Led to a Fatal Case of Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Parents’ Lawsuit Alleges

  May 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Kentucky couple has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the makers of Similac infant formula, indicating that their child died due to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), claiming Abbott Laboratories knew their products were a risk to newborns, but put their profits over the safety of innocent babies.

• Similac Special Care NEC Lawsuit Alleges Preterm Infant’s Gastrointestinal Injuries Caused by Baby Formula

  March 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Similac Special Care NEC lawsuit claims a young Maryland girl suffered permanent injuries after she was fed the cow's milk-based formula in NICU after being born prematurely.

• Similac Lawsuits, Enfamil Lawsuits Weigh on Formula Makers’ Stock Price Due to Mounting Liability for NEC Injuries

  March 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Stock prices for Abbott Laboratories and Reckitt Benckiser, parent company of Mead Johnson, both fell following a $60 million verdict in the first infant formula NEC lawsuit to go to trial.

• HeartMate Touch Communication System Recall Issued After Reports of Injuries

  March 12, 2024

  Hannah Brown

  The FDA has announced a recall of more than 1,500 HeartMate 3 Touch Communication Systems, indicating that problems with the device may lead to serious patient injuries or death.