Baby Formula Lawsuit Attorneys
With Numerous Lawsuits Filed Against Baby Formula Manufacturers, Parents Everywhere Demand Answers. Could You Have a Case? Find Out Today.
Lawsuits around the United States claim that the manufacturers of baby formula brands Enfamil and Similac knowingly didn’t disclose that their formula made from cow’s milk may be toxic for newborn infants – specifically premature babies. Evidence shows that premature infants make up 90% of the babies who develop severe gastrointestinal disease Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, after consuming some formulas marketed and sold to American families and healthcare providers.
Premature infants are typically fed formula at home and at the hospital to support their still-developing bodies and aid in weight gain. Unfortunately, what’s supposed to support their development may be causing them great harm. If your baby was fed Similac or Enfamil formula and later diagnosed with NEC, you may be entitled to compensation from Abbott Laboratories or Mead Johnson and should consult with an attorney right away. The Baby Formula Lawsuit attorneys at Grimes Teich Anderson are here for you and your family in these incredibly challenging times. Contact us today by calling 800-533-6845 or by submitting a case evaluation form online.
Types of Similac and Enfamil Baby Formulas Included in Lawsuits
The following Enfamil and Similac baby formulas have been listed in lawsuits due to the increased risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature infants:
- Similac Special Care
- Similac Human Milk Fortifier
- Similac NeoSure
- Similac Alimentum
- Similac Alimentum Expert Care
- Similac Human Milk Fortifier Concentrated Liquid
- Similac Human Milk Fortifier Powder
- Similac Liquid Protein Fortifier
- Similac Special Care 20
- Similac Special Care 24
- Similac Special Care 24 High Protein
- Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Acidified Liquid
- Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Powder
- Similac Special Care 30
- Similac Human Milk Fortifier Hydrolyzed Protein- Concentrated Liquid
- Enfacare Powder
- Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Liquid High Protein
- Enfamil Milk Fortifier Liquid Standard Protein
- Enfamil NeuroPro Enfacare
- Enfamil Premature 20 Cal
- Enfamil Premature 24 Cal
- Enfamil Premature 24 Cal/fl oz HP
- Enfamil Premature 30 Cal
- Enfamil 24 and DHA & ARA Supplement
If your baby was fed Similac formula and developed NEC, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against its manufacturer, Abbott Laboratories. Likewise, you may have a case against baby formula manufacturer Mead Johnson if you or a healthcare provider fed your baby Enfamil before their diagnosis of the deadly disease, NEC.
What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)?
Necrotizing Enterocolitis is a severe and potentially deadly gastrointestinal condition that causes intestinal tissue death and inflammation that may cause holes in the intestine. In addition, bacteria from the intestine could leak into the abdomen or blood, causing severe illness or potentially fatal blood infection. NEC usually develops suddenly within two to six weeks after birth, and up to 50% of these cases in premature newborns could be fatal.
Signs and Symptoms of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Symptoms of Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, include:
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Changes in heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and breathing
- Diarrhea with bloody stool
- Green or yellow vomit
- Lethargy
- Refusing to eat and lack of weight gain
If your baby is exhibiting these symptoms after formula feeding, seek medical help immediately and consult with an experienced NEC attorney at Grimes Teich Anderson. Our knowledgeable baby formula lawsuit attorneys will thoroughly examine the situation and ensure that your family gets the answers and justice you deserve.
Dedicated Attorneys Protecting the Families of The Carolinas. Contact Grimes Teich Anderson Today.
We understand the lengths parents go to make sure their child is healthy and safe. But, when that protection is compromised, negligent parties need to be held accountable. If you or your healthcare provider fed your premature baby Enfamil or Similac formula that resulted in the development of necrotizing enterocolitis, the attorneys at Grimes Teich Anderson are ready to defend your family rights.
Contact us by filling out and submitting the form below or calling our office toll-free at 800-533-6845 for a free case evaluation today.
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