Lawsuits allege Similac and Enfamil put preemies at risk
Was your premature infant diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after using cow’s milk-based baby formula? You may be eligible to take legal action against the manufacturer. Use the form on this page to share your experience.
More than 750 baby formula lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of Enfamil and Similac. These lawsuits allege the companies knew their products may pose a significant risk to the health of premature infants, but failed to properly warn parents and healthcare providers.
If your baby developed NEC or another gastrointestinal disease after consuming cow’s milk-based formula, you may be eligible to file a baby formula lawsuit and join the ongoing multi-district litigation (MDL).
Do you qualify?
If your baby was born prematurely (less than 37 weeks) and was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis after using Similac or Enfamil baby formula, you may have a legal claim. Use the form on this page to check your eligibility to file a baby formula lawsuit.
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Similac and Enfamil NEC Lawsuit Updates
The NEC baby formula litigation continues to build momentum, with key trials, verdicts, and case filings shaping the path forward.
Bellwether Trials Scheduled (2025–2026)
The first federal bellwether trials have been scheduled. These will test jury responses and shape potential settlements:
- November 3, 2025 – Brown v. Abbott Laboratories
- February 2, 2026 – Inman v. Mead Johnson & Company
August 2025
The NEC baby formula MDL docket reached 759 pending cases.
June 2025
The litigation continued to grow, with 710 active NEC lawsuits confirmed in the MDL.
March 2025
A Missouri judge overturned the only defense verdict in the NEC litigation, citing misconduct by Abbott’s legal teams. The retrial order erased the manufacturers’ sole win and bolstered momentum for plaintiffs following earlier verdicts.
July 2024
A Missouri jury ordered Abbott Laboratories to pay $495 million to the parents of a baby girl diagnosed with NEC after consuming Similac.
Abbott CEO Robert Ford said the company was considering pulling the premature infant formula at the center of the NEC litigation.
June 2024
The NEC MDL grows to include more than 514 pending cases.
April 2024
Over 50 new baby formula lawsuits were added to the NEC MDL.
March 2024
An Illinois jury awarded $60 million to the mother of a premature baby who died from NEC after consuming Enfamil.
What is the NEC baby formula lawsuit about?
Similac and Enfamil are two of the most common baby formulas given to premature infants. Both brands have produced specialized formulas marketed as being “designed” for premature babies.
However, these formulas are made with cow’s milk, which studies have linked to a higher risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) when compared to breast milk. NEC is a dangerous intestinal disease that can cause serious health complications, organ failure or even death.
The lawsuits in the NEC baby formula MDL allege that Abbott Laboratories (makers of Similac) and Mead Johnson (makers of Enfamil) knew about this risk but failed to warn parents and healthcare providers. As a result, many premature babies may have needlessly suffered severe health problems or died.
Through filing an NEC baby formula lawsuit, parents are seeking compensation for medical expenses, long-term care, pain and suffering, and wrongful death.
Join the NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit
If your premature infant consumed cow’s milk-based formulas from Similac (Abbott Laboratories) or Enfamil (Mead Johnson) while in the hospital, your family may qualify to join the NEC baby formula lawsuits. These lawsuits include the following preemie baby formula products:
- 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 Hydrolyzed Protein 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
- Similac Special Care 30
- 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 Human Milk Fortifier Acidified Liquid
- Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Powder
- Enfamil 24 and DHA & ARA Supplement
To learn more or to see if you qualify, please complete the confidential form on this page.
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