NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits To Be Selected For Early Bellwether Trials in MDL
A federal judge has called for an initial bellwether discovery pool of 12 NEC baby formula lawsuits; four of which will be selected for the first bellwether trials.
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FDA Warns Parents Not To Use “Mother’s Touch Formula”, Due to Lack of Nutrients For Infants
The FDA is calling on parents not to feed Mother's Touch formula to infants, due to a lack of proper nutrients and a possible infection risk.
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Premature Infants Fed Formula More Susceptible to Serious Adverse Health Events, CDC Study Warns
A new CDC study warns of health risks linked to giving premature infants formula, and calls for hospitals to have increased access to human donor milk for hospitals.
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Similac and Enfamil Caused Preterm Baby to Suffer Long-Term NEC Complications, Lawsuit Claims
A product liability lawsuit against both Abbott and Mead Johnson claims feeding a premature infant Similac and Enfamil led to long-term NEC complications.
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Court Urged to Establish Process for Selecting Baby Formula NEC Lawsuits For Bellwether Trials
Plaintiffs and defendants have submitted a baby formula NEC lawsuit bellwether plan which would result in four cases being selected for the first early trials.
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Infants Surviving NEC Face Devastating and Permanent Injuries at Start of Life
Babies who undergo treatment for advanced NEC often face severe permanent injuries and complications.
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Babies Should Be Fed Human Milk for Their First Six Months, Pediatrician Group Says
Infants should be fed human milk exclusively for the first six months of their lives, says a group of pediatricians, who says there is no need for infant formula if…
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Mother of Premature Infant Twins Filed NEC Lawsuit Against Makers of Similac, Enfamil
A mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the makers of Similac and Enfamil infant formula, claiming both of her newborn twins contracted necrotizing enterocolitis after consuming them, resulting…
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Direct Filing of NEC Lawsuits Against Similac, Enfamil Manufacturers To Be Permitted in MDL
A federal judge plans to approve direct filing of future NEC lawsuits straight to the MDL court, streamlining the process for parents pursuing claims against the makers of Similac and…
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Premature Infant NEC Lawsuit Alleges Formula Caused Newborn’s Death
A Colorado mother says feeding her premature son Similac and Enfamil resulted in a fatal case of necrotizing enterocolitis.