NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit

newborn drinking his baby formula

Recent studies link some popular infant formulas made from cow’s milk to the development of severe gastrointestinal conditions in premature infants. If your child was born prematurely and developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after ingesting toxic baby formulas, you may qualify for an NEC lawsuit. 

The attorneys at Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs are board-certified to handle the most complex cases. Mass tort cases like the ongoing NEC baby formula litigation are complicated legal matters, and our team has years of experience leading the charge against corporations accused of harming consumers—and getting results.

 Our NEC baby formula lawyer can put our firm’s decades of legal experience behind seeking full and fair compensation for you and your family. Let us fight to protect your child’s health and future. Contact us online or call today for a free consultation. 

What Is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)?

NEC is a serious gastrointestinal problem that can affect premature babies. According to the Cleveland Clinic, NEC can cause intestinal tissue to die. It can also cause a hole in the intestines that can allow bacteria to leak through, leading to severe abdominal infections. 

Symptoms of NEC include:

  • Abdominal pain and swelling
  • Diarrhea with bloody stool
  • Yellow or green vomit
  • Changes in heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and body temperature
  • Lethargy 
  • Refusal to eat

If your baby shows signs of NEC, see a doctor immediately. Treatment may include tube feeding, antibiotics, or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition.

Baby Formula Brands in NEC Lawsuits

Baby formula brands named in NEC infant formula lawsuits include Enfamil, made by Mead Johnson, and Similac, made by Abbott Nutrition. Parents of infants harmed by toxic baby formulas have filed suit against these manufacturers for product liability, alleging the baby formula manufacturers failed to adequately warn consumers about the risk of NEC from cow milk-based formula. 

Courts have consolidated the cases into multidistrict litigation (MDL) to streamline and expedite hundreds of NEC claims. Our NEC attorneys can tell you more about mass tort lawsuits and help you take action.

Can I File a NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit?

You may be eligible to file an NEC baby formula lawsuit if your child was born prematurely and was diagnosed with NEC after using a cow’s milk-based formula. You must also have losses related to your child’s medical condition, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

How Our NEC Baby Formula Lawyers Can Help You

Mass tort litigation is complex, but our firm has the experience to handle your NEC baby formula case. Our team has recovered over $1 billion for injured clients, including multi-million dollar product liability settlements and verdicts. 

You do not have to take on large and wealthy corporations alone. Our NEC lawyers can stand by your side while you focus on your child’s health. We can:

  • Investigate your case, collect medical and scientific evidence, and prove your claim for compensation
  • Prepare and file lawsuits and legal paperwork
  • Aggressively represent you during negotiations
  • Fight for the maximum settlement possible
  • Take your case to trial if necessary. 

Contact our Houston Defective Product Attorneys to Learn More

Contact Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs today about your defective product case. Our NEC baby formula attorney can represent you on contingency, which means you do not pay attorney fees unless and until we obtain compensation for you. Contact our Houston defective product attorneys online or call for a free consultation.