Baby Formula Necrotizing Enterocolitis (“NEC”) Lawsuits
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Did your preterm baby develop necrotizing enterocolitis (“NEC”) after receiving infant formula in the NICU or hospital? You might have a legal claim.
Don’t delay. Find out if you qualify now. For a free, confidential consultation, submit a case evaluation request below or contact our office today.
Popular cow’s milk-based baby formulas have been linked to the development of NEC. If your baby developed NEC after receiving Enfamil® or Similac® in the NICU or hospital, you may have a legal claim. For a free, confidential case evaluation, contact our nationally recognized team of Consumer and Environmental trial attorneys now.
The Link Between Baby Formula and NEC
Cow’s milk-based infant formulas and milk fortifiers sold under the brand names Enfamil® and Similac® may increase premature babies’ risk of developing NEC, a devastating disease that primarily affects the intestines and results in local infection and inflammation—ultimately destroying intestinal tissue and often causing permanent damage.
Serious health impacts that may be associated with NEC include:
- Intestinal perforation
- Intestinal infection
- Abdominal infection
- Sepsis
- Death
The intestinal and abdominal damage caused by NEC often requires surgery to repair. NEC can be fatal. Surviving infants may suffer from significant and lasting adverse health effects, including—among other things—serious neurodevelopmental conditions, short bowel syndrome, and growth failure.
Can a lawsuit for NEC be filed?
Yes. Lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of cow’s milk-based infant formulas on behalf of preterm babies and their parents who have suffered the devastating effects of NEC, including wrongful death.
Do I qualify?
Schlichter Bogard’s NEC attorneys are currently reviewing potential lawsuits on behalf of parents whose children:
- Were born prematurely (before 37 weeks of pregnancy)
- Were born in 1991 or later
- Received Enfamil® or Similac® formula
- Were diagnosed with NEC
Our award-winning team of Consumer and Environmental attorneys is committed to fighting on our clients’ behalf and holding the manufacturers of Enfamil® and Similac® accountable. We take all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee until we win your case.
Phone: 800-873-5297 | E-Mail: babyformula@uselaws.com