Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit Settlement Details

If your premature baby was diagnosed with the necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed baby formula in the NICU, your family might be entitled to financial compensation.

Our NEC attorneys are actively seeking settlements for families whose babies:

  • Were born at or before 34 weeks of gestation
  • Were given Similac® or Enfamil® formula
  • Developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
  • Experienced wrongful death or required surgical intervention

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NEC Lawsuits Against Similac and Enfamil Baby Formula

Families across the United States are pursuing legal action after their premature infants were diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) following the use of Similac or Enfamil baby formula.

Settlements for NEC cases may be available, as evidence suggests that the manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil prioritized profits over the safety and health of vulnerable premature infants.​ 

Which Baby Formulas Are Linked to NEC?

Similac and Enfamil formulas are most frequently associated with NEC lawsuits. Despite extensive research indicating a connection between cow milk-based formulas and NEC in premature babies, these popular brands were marketed as safe alternatives. In some cases, they were even suggested as superior to breast milk.

However, crucial safety information about the potential risks of Similac and Enfamil was not disclosed to parents, hospitals, or healthcare providers, leading to severe consequences such as surgical NEC or wrongful death.

Which Enfamil Formulas Are Linked to NEC?

Parents of infants diagnosed with NEC after consuming the following Enfamil products are filing lawsuits against Mead Johnson Nutrition Company:

  • Enfamil NeoPro EnfaCare Infant Formula
  • Enfamil Premature Infant Formula 24 Cal High Protein
  • Enfamil Premature Infant Formula 30 Cal with Iron
  • Enfamil Premature Infant Formula 24 Cal with Iron
  • Enfamil Premature Infant Formula 20 Cal with Iron
  • Enfamil 24 Cal Infant Formula
  • Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier (acidified liquid and powder)

Which Similac Formulas Are Linked to NEC?

Lawsuits are also being filed against Abbott Laboratories by parents of infants diagnosed with NEC after using the following Similac products:

  • Similac NeoSure
  • Similac Special Care 20
  • Similac Special Care 24
  • Similac Special Care 24 High Protein
  • Similac Special Care 30
  • Similac Alimentum Expert Care
  • Similac Human Milk Fortifier (a cow’s milk product)
  • Similac Human Milk Fortifier Hydrolyzed Protein Concentrated Liquid
  • Similac Liquid Protein Fortifier

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