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

CL filing: Johnson v. Abbott Laboratories courtlistener_search · 2026-10-08
CL filing: Fons v. Grocery Outlet, Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-09-25
CL filing: IN RE: National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Rules Antitrust Litigation courtlistener_search · 2026-09-04
Similac Lawsuit: 2026 Updates, Filing Process, Eligibility - Consumer Notice google_news · 2026-09-02
Mead Johnson Lawsuit Over Enfamil NEC Risks Results in Defense Verdict - AboutLawsuits.com google_news · 2026-09-01
Mead Johnson wins US federal bellwether trial over preterm infant formula Enfamil - Reuters google_news · 2026-09-01
Mead Johnson baby formula trial begins over NEC claims - Top Class Actions google_news · 2026-08-25
Similac Settlement Provides $670M Payout To Resolve 2,000 NEC Lawsuits - AboutLawsuits.com google_news · 2026-08-22
Missouri Appeals Court Orders New Trial for Similac, Enfamil NEC Lawsuit - AboutLawsuits.com google_news · 2026-08-21
What to Know About the Federal NEC Baby Formula Lawsuits - legalexaminer.com google_news · 2026-08-19

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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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