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• Intestinal perforation
• Scarring or strictures in the intestines
• Sepsis
• Potential Neurological damage
• Abdominal pain and swelling
• Changes in heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, or body temperature
• Diarrhea with bloody stool
• Lethargy
• Refusing to eat
• Lack of weight gain
• Intestinal perforation
• Scarring or strictures in the intestines
• Sepsis
• Potential Neurological damage
• Abdominal pain and swelling
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Manufacturers of infant formula have knowingly used dangerous ingredients in their products for decades without notifying parents of the potential dangers. Decades of research across multiple studies have produced probable connections between cows' milk-based formula and Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Now is the time to hold the manufacturers accountable.
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Possibly, SBS and other GI injuries are part of this litigation, so we recommend you fill out the form above, and we will contact you within 24 hours to verify your eligibility.
Overall, NEC affects one in 2,000 to 4,000 births (approx. 9000 infants a year), or between one percent and five percent of neonatal intensive care unit admissions. The disease occurs in nearly 10 percent of premature infants but is rare in full-term infants.
No, this is a mass tort litigation. While similar to a class-action lawsuit, mass tort lawsuits differ significantly. In a class-action lawsuit, a group of plaintiffs with similar claims against a defendant is represented collectively by a member of the group. The group is treated as a single entity, and any settlement or judgment is distributed evenly among all members. Individual plaintiffs do not need to prove their own damages separately.
In contrast, a mass tort claim involves multiple individual lawsuits filed by plaintiffs who allege harm from the same defendant. These cases are often consolidated for pre-trial proceedings to streamline the process, but each plaintiff must prove their own damages and losses individually. This allows for more personalized compensation based on each plaintiff's specific circumstances.
Complete our no-cost claim review today. After completing the eligibility form, either through our 24/7 call center or online, you will be contacted in 24 hours should you qualify. You will be connected to an attorney experienced in product liability cases afterward.
Risks of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Injuries Associated with NEC
Help Ensure This Never Happens to Another Infant
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What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)?
Background & Research
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe disease affecting the intestines of premature infants, usually occurring within the first two weeks of life in formula-fed babies. Bacteria infect and inflame the intestinal wall, leading to weakened walls that can crack and leak germs into the abdomen, potentially causing serious infection or death if untreated.
Infections from NEC often require surgery, which can result in further gastrointestinal issues like Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). SBS involves the surgical removal of parts of the intestine, reducing nutrient absorption and increasing health risks for the infant.
Formula Should Nourish Your Baby, Not Cause Serious Health Issues
If your infant was diagnosed with NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis), Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), or another gastrointestinal injury you may be able to file a claim for potential compensation.
The Connection Between NEC and Infant Formula
Research links NEC to certain cow milk-based infant formulas. A 1990 study found NEC was 6-10 times more common than in those fed breast milk alone.
In 2011, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution discovered that extremely premature babies fed human donor milk were less likely to develop NEC than those fed standard premature infant formula derived from cow’s milk.
Infant formula manufacturers face numerous lawsuits for failing to warn about the NEC risk. They must inform parents about the potential dangers of cow milk-derived formulas to prevent further harm.
Take action now to help protect more children from manufacturers' negligence.
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If your infant was diagnosed with NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis), Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), or another gastrointestinal injury you may be able to file a claim for potential compensation.
Formula Should Nourish Your Baby, Not Cause Serious Health Issues
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This is a Mass Tort, Not a Class Action
What's the difference?
In a mass tort, victims are treated as individuals and the specific merits of each claim are taken into consideration. In a class action, every victim has a similar injury and is treated identically.
The benefit of mass tort litigation is that plaintiffs have more power in settlement negotiations which ultimately lead to significantly greater payouts compared to class actions.
- Settlements and payouts tend to be significantly higher compared to class action awards
- Plaintiffs have more power in settlement negotiations
Mass Tort Payments
Victims getting what they deserve
2024 - Manufacturing giant Mead Johnson was ordered to pay $60 million to parents after their baby formula was found liable for putting preemies at increased deadly disease risk.
Ongoing - $10 billion settlement
Roundup weed killer linked to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and other cancers
2020 - $2.1 billion verdict for 22 claimants
Asbestos in Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder linked to ovarian cancer
2015 - $2.37 billion settlement for 9,000+ claimants
Actos drug by Takeda Pharmaceuticals linked to bladder cancer
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