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.
Tag Archives: Preterm Birth
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Lawsuit Alleges Abbott Concealed Similac Formula Problems To Increase Profits, While Babies Got Sick and Died
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Early Delivery Before Increases Risk of ADHD Among Children: Study
The findings of a new study indicate children born preterm face a higher risk of ADHD.
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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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Exposure to Phthalates During Pregnancy Linked to Risk of Premature Birth: Study
The findings of a new study link chemicals used in cosmetics, such as nail polish, to increased phthalate exposure and increased risk of preterm births.
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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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Enfamil Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Preterm Infant Contracts Fatal Case of NEC
An Enfamil lawsuit claims the infant formula caused a premature newborn to develop a fatal case of necrotizing enterocolitis.
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Baby Formula Lawyers Appointed to Leadership Roles in Lawsuits Over NEC Among Pre-Term Infants
A federal judge has appointed 32 lawyers to leadership rolls in baby formula NEC litigation.
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Pregnancy Complication Rates Doubled in U.S. In Recent Years: Study
Heart disease and hypertension may be contributing to rising rates of pregnancy complications in the U.S., according to the findings of a new report.
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NEC Lawsuits Over Similac and Enfamil Centralized Together in Federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL)
The U.S. JPML has consolidated all Similac and Enfamil NEC lawsuits for pretrial proceedings.