JPML to Hear Oral Arguments Today About Where to Centralize NEC Lawsuits Over Similac and Enfamil Formula
Plaintiffs and both manufacturers are urging the JPML to consolidate all NEC lawsuits involving Similac and Enfamil before one federal judge.
Plaintiffs and both manufacturers are urging the JPML to consolidate all NEC lawsuits involving Similac and Enfamil before one federal judge.
Abbott knew for years about the link between Similac Neosure and NEC for premature babies, but misled parents and doctors about the risk of cow's milk-based formula, according to the lawsuit.
U.S. JPML will decide whether to establish centralized pretrial proceedings for all Similac NEC lawsuits and Enfamil NEC lawsuits filed nationwide
Health officials are warning to stop using certain recalled Similac formula products following at least four illnesses and one death
Family alleges link between NEC and Similac NeoSure Formula fed to newborn immediately after birth in the NICU, leading permanent injuries for the premature child.
Manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil, as well as many families pursuing NEC lawsuits over the baby formula, all support the creation of a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL)
Lawsuit claims the manufacturers intentionally misled parents and the medical community about the NEC risks from Similac for premature infants.
Despite increased survival rates, half still end up rehospitalized, and one-in-five will develop neurodevelopmental problems.
Lawsuits raise similar allegations that Abbott failed to warn that Similac causes NEC among preterm babies at substantially higher rates than breast milk
The baby was fed Similac for several days before developing NEC, resulting in the need for multiple surgeries and causing permanent injuries.