Abbott and Mead Johnson may have lied to generations of parents about their formula's safety. Documents suggest both companies knew during development that it posed a substantial risk for NEC. Still, they assured FDA regulators all these years ago. FDA Regulator warned them as much; urging greater transparency so this doesn't happen again or other babies get hurt because they trusted what was said by these major brands before buying product lines.
It has been found that the baby formula manufacturers Abbott Laboratories, Inc. and Mead Johnson and Company, LLC engaged in negligent and wrongful conduct by allowing their fortified milk baby formula products, Enfamil and Similac, to be marketed and sold to the public. The formula manufacturers indicated these products as safe for consumption for premature infants and babies. In addition, they were marketed to physicians for use in neonatal units and to parents as a safe alternative to breastmilk. However, studies have shown that ingredients in these products have been linked to a condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, which may result in the injury or death of the infant. It is suggested that these companies knew the danger and risk to the health of babies and, despite this knowledge, continued to market and sell the products under the illusory pretense of being safe. Despite the numerous scientific studies linking cow-milk fortified baby formula to development of necrotizing enterocolitis, these manufactures continued to sell and market their products without any indication of the potentially harmful or fatal effects of these products.
Abbott Laboratories, Inc. and Mead Johnson and Company, LLC have been named Defendants in dozens of lawsuits arising in the U.S. due to the injuries they have caused to victims and families of infants who have consumed their fortified cow's-milk baby formula products. If your premature infant or baby has been diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis or has had other severe gastrointestinal issues resulting from consumption of Enfamil or Similac baby formula, we may be able to help you file a lawsuit to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve from the injuries your family has sustained.
Has your premature infant been diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis, or has your infant experienced birth injury or death after being fed Enfamil or Similac products? Contact our team at Ali Awad Law by providing some information and submitting the private form found on our website. We will be in touch to discuss the particular nuances of your case and how we may be able to help. Remember that there will never be any out-of-pocket costs to you. Our specialized team of attorneys are now taking on clients on a contingent-fee basis. Therefore, unless we win your case and you receive a settlement, there will never be any costs to you.
The greater the amount of evidence we can present with your claim, the greater the likelihood of success and obtaining the largest settlement possible. Evidence may look like care summary notes, ER visits, NICU physician's notes, declarations from witnesses, and more. Our legal team at Ali Awad Law will discuss your case with you and assist you with navigating the evidence collection process and presenting the more comprehensive claim possible to get the compensation you deserve.
While lawsuits are arising against these corporate defendants all over the country, it is vital to understand in which county and in which court it is proper to file your claim. Our attorneys will gather information from you regarding the chain of events surrounding the injuries to your infant and family. They will ensure that your claim is filed correctly in the proper court under the appropriate jurisdiction.
Our experienced attorneys have the legal knowledge and dedication to fight for the justice you deserve against large corporations such as Abbott Laboratories, Inc. and Mead Johnson and Company, LLC for the irreparable harm they have caused you and your family. Our team of legal experts will fight hard to present the best possible legal claim to the court and see that you get the highest compensation possible for the injuries sustained.
Has your premature infant been diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis, or has your infant experienced birth injury or death after being fed Enfamil or Similac products? Contact our team at Ali Awad Law by providing some information and submitting the private form found on our website. We will be in touch to discuss the particular nuances of your case and how we may be able to help. Remember that there will never be any out-of-pocket costs to you. Our specialized team of attorneys are now taking on clients on a contingent-fee basis. Therefore, unless we win your case and you receive a settlement, there will never be any costs to you.
Specific Baby Formula Brands Listed in Recent NEC Infant Formula Lawsuits:
Our legal experts here at Ali Awad Law are familiar with the intricacies of these tragic cases and with what it takes to get the compensation you deserve for your family's injuries and/or loss. Our legal team will work with you to gather the evidence needed to file your claim, assist you with filing your claim under the proper jurisdiction, and help to settle your case in a court of law to get the maximum compensation possible for your family. Contact us today to get started on your comprehensive case review.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies. It affects roughly 1 in 1,000 premature babies. The risk is greatest for babies weighing less than 2 pounds. The condition inflames intestinal tissue, causing it to die. A hole (perforation) may form in your baby's intestine. Bacteria can leak into the abdomen (belly) or bloodstream through the hole.
The manufacturers are the defendants in these cases. Doctors and Nurses who work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were not properly warned of the dangers of feeding Similac or Enfamil to babies.
Manufacturers of baby formula have known or should have known that their products could cause NEC. Unfortunately, they failed to warn doctors and the public of the potentially deadly risks associated with their baby formula(s). There have been a number of scientific studies that have found a link between baby formula and increased risk of NEC.