Feeding a premature infant Similac and Enfamil infant formula led to the development of necrotizing enterocolitis and permanent injuries, a recently-filed lawsuit claims.
A panel of federal judges will hear arguments from all parties calling for the creation of a multidistrict litigation for NEC lawsuits involving Similac and Enfamil infant formula products.
A mother has filed an infant formula NEC lawsuit after her child suffered permanent injuries while being fed cow's milk-based formula products after being born prematurely.
The JPML will consider consolidating Similac NEC litigation and Enfamil NEC lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings as part of a multidistrict litigation.
A mother's necrotizing enterocolitis lawsuit claims feeding Similac and Enfamil to her premature daughter led to NEC, cerebral palsy and a failure to thrive.
Mead Johnson and some plaintiffs say they support the creation of a Similac MDL, with Mead Johnson calling for Enfamil cases to be added to the litigation.
Premature infant NEC wrongful death lawsuit claims Similac and Enfamil caused a premature newborn's entire intestinal tract to become necrotic and inoperable.
Parents are becoming increasingly concerned about a growing shortage of baby formula, likely linked to supply chain problems associated with COVID-19 and the latest Omicron variant.
A wrongful death lawsuit blames baby formula manufacturers for a fatal case of necrotizing enterocolitis which claimed the life of a one-month old premature baby early last year.
A Similac and Enfamil NEC lawsuit claims use of the cow's milk-based formula led to a preterm infant developing necrotizing enterocolitis, which required the removal of one-third of his intestines.