A Missouri jury awarded $495 million to the family of an infant who suffered severe complications from NEC after consuming Abbott’s premature infant formula in the NICU. Lawyers believe this verdict could have a significant impact on the future of baby formula litigation. The award consisted of $95 million in damages and $400 million in punitive damages. Abbott disagrees with the verdict and plans to seek an appeal. This case was in state court, while bellwether trials for the federal MDL are set to begin in May 2025, unless the defendants attempt to negotiate a settlement before then.
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