If your baby was injured or even died while eating formula, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer. The Dolman Law Group offers free case evaluations and can help you decide if you should file a lawsuit. If so, we can help you get compensation for your child’s injuries or loss.
Enfamil and Similac
The companies responsible for popular baby formulas Similac and Enfamil are being sued by parents whose children suffered from premature birth. They allege that the companies did not adequately warn of the dangers of bovine-based formulas, which could lead to the development of necrotizing enterocolitis.
At present, about 33 lawsuits have been filed against Abbott and Mead Johnson, the makers of Similac and Enfamil. All of these lawsuits claim that cow-based formulas contaminated preemies with neonatal encephalopathy (NEC) infant formula recall lawyer. The lawsuits were consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Illinois. The number of individual cases is expected to increase quickly.
The lawsuits allege that the Enfamil and Similac manufacturers intentionally failed to warn of the risks of NEC. The companies also failed to provide detailed instructions on how to avoid NEC. In some cases, the plaintiffs will need surgery to drain their peritoneal cavity of waste. A successful Enfamil and Similac lawsuit could win a substantial settlement for parents.
The CDC has warned that cow-milk-based formulas increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants. These companies had a duty to investigate the risks and warn the public about them.
Mead Johnson
A recent lawsuit filed against Mead Johnson and Abbott alleges that the company sold and advertised cow-based baby formula without properly warning consumers about the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature babies. Premature babies should only be fed human milk. Numerous cases of cow-milk poisoning have led to serious injuries and even death. Since December of last year, lawsuits have been filed in courtrooms across the country. The majority of these cases have been filed in Illinois.
According to the lawsuit, the manufacturer of Enfamil, Mead Johnson, knew that the company sold Enfamil contained dangerous bacteria, but still refused to put a warning label on the product. This company’s lawyers are pursuing damages in the millions. They are also seeking punitive damages.
The company also filed a motion to consolidate the lawsuits. This would allow the plaintiffs to present their claims in a unified, coordinated manner. This would reduce the duplication of litigation proceedings and reduce discovery burdens. The lawsuits are likely to grow even bigger as more plaintiffs join the suit.
The NEC lawsuit filed against Mead Johnson and Abbott Laboratories claims that the products were contaminated with NEC. This condition affects infants within three to twelve days of birth and can be fatal. Enfamil formula is derived from cow’s milk, which makes it a risky choice for premature infants.
Abbott
In the recent lawsuit filed against Abbott, a Florida mother alleges that contaminated infant formula caused her daughter to contract salmonella. According to the suit, Kelli Green purchased several types of Abbott formula and her child consumed some of the contaminated bottles. After consuming the formula, Green’s daughter developed diarrhea, and lethargy, and was hospitalized.
Because of this, a lawsuit was filed in federal court. Currently, the MDL class action is assigned to Judge Matthew F. Kennelly in the Northern District of Illinois, where Abbott has its main offices. The company is battling over 50 lawsuits related to its Enfamil formula. Many of these lawsuits are based in Illinois.
The lawsuit claims that the formula was unsafe for preterm babies. This lawsuit is part of a nationwide series of federal lawsuits filed against the company. The lawsuits filed against Abbott are based on claims that the company failed to properly inspect its products and failed to warn consumers of the risks. This lawsuit is the latest challenge faced by Abbott after the recall of its Michigan plant.
The lawsuits allege that the formula caused necrotizing enterocolitis, a condition of the gastrointestinal tract that can lead to the death of a baby. Though cow’s milk-based formulas are often promoted as safe, extensive research has demonstrated that they aren’t. In fact, the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis is greater in low-birth-weight and preterm infants than in other babies. This is why the FDA has issued warnings against certain types of Abbott powdered baby formula.