NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits

Premature infants who developed NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) after being fed cow's milk-based formula may be entitled to compensation.

Overview

Lawsuits allege that cow's milk-based infant formulas (Similac, Enfamil) caused Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating intestinal disease in premature babies.

Key Facts

Active Cases: 683 cases as of April 2025
MDL Formed: April 2022
Defendants: Abbott Laboratories (Similac), Mead Johnson (Enfamil)
First Trials: Scheduled Q2 2025

Who Qualifies?

You may be eligible if your child:

Was born prematurely (before 37 weeks)
Was fed cow's milk-based formula in NICU
Developed NEC
Required surgery or suffered permanent injury
Diagnosis occurred after formula feeding

What is NEC?

Necrotizing Enterocolitis is a serious intestinal disease that:

Affects premature infants
Causes intestinal tissue death
Often requires emergency surgery
Can lead to long-term complications or death

Affected Products

Similac (Abbott Laboratories)
Enfamil (Mead Johnson)
Other cow's milk-based formulas marketed for premature infants

Scientific Evidence

Studies show increased NEC risk in premature infants fed cow's milk formula vs. breast milk
Manufacturers allegedly failed to warn of risks
Human milk fortifiers recommended as safer alternative

Potential Damages

Medical expenses (surgery, hospitalization)
Long-term care costs
Pain and suffering
Wrongful death (in fatal cases)
Lost quality of life

Recent Developments

April 2025: 683 active cases in MDL
Q2 2025: First bellwether trials scheduled
Growing: New cases continue to be filed

How to File

If your premature infant developed NEC after being fed formula, contact us for a free case evaluation.