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.
Tag Archives: Preterm Birth
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Hydraulic Fracturing Exposure Could Increase Risk of Preterm Births, Researchers Warn
A new study links living near hydraulic fracturing site may increase a woman's chance of giving birth preterm or having a baby with low birth weight, Canadian researchers warn.
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JPML to Hear Oral Arguments Today About Where to Centralize NEC Lawsuits Over Similac and Enfamil Formula
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.
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Similac NeoSure Caused NEC for Premature Infant, Mother’s Lawsuit Claims
A New York child suffered serious and permanent injuries after being fed Similac Neosure infant formula, according to a lawsuit filed by the infant's mother.
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Hearing Over Future of Baby Formula NEC Litigation To Be Held March 31
The JPML will consider consolidating Similac NEC litigation and Enfamil NEC lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings as part of a multidistrict litigation.
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Similac Formula Recall Issued After Salmonella, Cronobacter Infections
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Similac NeoSure Formula Caused NEC for Preterm Baby, Lawsuit Claims
A product liability lawsuit claims feeding Similac Neosure infant formula to a preterm baby led to the development of necrotizing enterocolitis and permanent injuries.
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Mead Johnson Calls for Joint Similac and Enfamil MDL For Baby Formula NEC Lawsuits
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.
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Similac Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Preemie’s Fatal Case of NEC After Fed Infant Formula in NICU
A Similac wrongful death lawsuit claims the cow's milk-based infant formula caused a premature newborn to develop a deadly case of necrotizing enterocolitis.
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Preterm Infant Survival Significantly Increased in Recent Years
A new study finds that children born preterm have a better chance of survival now than in previous years, but still face an increased risk of rehospitalization and neurodevelopmental problems.