In 2024, manufacturing giant Mead Johnson was held accountable for $60 million in damages after its baby formula was found to increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. This significant legal ruling underscores the growing concern over the dangers posed to vulnerable preemies by certain infant formulas.
Parents whose babies have been diagnosed with NEC, Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), or other gastrointestinal injuries may be eligible to seek compensation.
With hundreds of cases already under review and many more expected, this ruling has opened the door for further claims as more families step forward seeking justice for their affected children.
In recent years, families across the United States have shared devastating stories of serious health complications in their premature babies, attributed to the use of specific baby formulas. Formula manufacturers failed to adequately warn parents about the potential risks, leaving vulnerable infants at risk of developing conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and other severe gastrointestinal issues.
A major lawsuit is now holding these companies accountable, exposing the negligence that led to the marketing of these dangerous formulas for preemies without proper warnings. Families impacted by these products may be entitled to substantial financial compensation, with multi-million dollar settlements already being secured for those affected.
If your baby was diagnosed with NEC or another serious condition after being fed baby formula, you deserve justice. Don’t let these companies escape responsibility for the harm they’ve caused. If your child has been affected, act now
To be considered for compensation, you must take action before a legal deadline called a statute of limitations (SOL).
These deadlines can vary from state to state.
That's why having a mass tort lawyer on your side can help you navigate the system, build a case in a timely manner, & get the compensation you may deserve.