NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) Cow's Milk Formula

In litigation Mass-tort payouts ($50k+) mass_tort · food

NEC infant formula MDL - $495M Abbott verdict, more trials pending

Eligibility hint

Premature baby was fed Similac or Enfamil cow's-milk-based formula in the NICU and developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Estimated payout range

$20,000 – $1,000,000

Current score

0.86 / 1.00

Official source

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MDL No. 3026 in the Northern District of Illinois consolidates cases alleging cow's-milk-based premature infant formulas (Abbott's Similac and Mead Johnson's Enfamil) caused necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm babies. A $495M Illinois state-court verdict against Mead Johnson in 2024 was reduced to $60M on remittitur. A $95M St. Louis verdict against Abbott in 2024. Many cases remain pending. Eligibility centers on documented NICU feeding with the formulas and a NEC diagnosis.

Connected settlement administrations (2)

ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Lawsuits
Baby Formula NEC Lawsuits

Recent signals

CAERS: ENFAMIL BRAND HUMAN MILK FORTIFIER HIGH PROTEIN NON ACIDIFIED FORMULATION — Metabolic acidosis fda_caers · 2026-07-14
CAERS: ENFAMIL — Crying, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Flatulence, Headache fda_caers · 2026-07-14
CAERS: ENFAMIL NEUROPRO READY TO FEED INFANT FORMULA — Diarrhoea fda_caers · 2026-07-14
CAERS: ENFAMIL NEUROPRO INFANT FORMULA POWDER — Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Rash, Vomiting fda_caers · 2026-07-14
CAERS: ENFAMIL INFANT FORMULA — Blood potassium increased, Emergency care, Hepatic enzyme increased, Hospitalisation fda_caers · 2026-07-14
CAERS: ENFAMIL PROSOBEE WITH IRON FOR SENSITIVE TUMMY POWDER — Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Rash fda_caers · 2026-07-14
Missouri jury sides with Enfamil maker Mead Johnson in case over preterm baby formula - Reuters google_news · 2026-07-03
Premature Infant Formula Lawsuit Alleges Enfamil Caused Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) - AboutLawsuits.com google_news · 2026-07-02
NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit 2026 Update: What Families Need to Know - Edgar Snyder & Associates google_news · 2026-07-01
Bacteria Risk Prompts Recall Of 145,000 Cans Of Plant-Based Enfamil - Tasting Table google_news · 2026-06-27

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Products: enfamilsimilacinfant formulapremature infantnecrotizing enterocolitisnec

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) Cow's Milk Formula case?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Premature baby was fed Similac or Enfamil cow's-milk-based formula in the NICU and developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Eligibility criteria can change as the case develops.

How much could a NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) Cow's Milk Formula claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $20,000 to $1,000,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) Cow's Milk Formula case?

In litigation. MDL No. 3026 in the Northern District of Illinois consolidates cases alleging cow's-milk-based premature infant formulas (Abbott's Similac and Mead Johnson's Enfamil) caused necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm babies. A $495M Illinois state-court verdict against Mead Johnson in 2024 was reduced to $60M on remittitur. A $95M St. Louis verdict against Abbott in 2024. Many cases remain pending. Eligibility centers on documented NICU feeding with the formulas and a NEC diagnosis.

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