Toxic Baby Formula Lawyers

Miller Weisbrod Olesky is actively reviewing and preparing to litigate cases of premature babies suffering Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) as a result of baby formula feedings. These cases will be handled in all 50 states by our firm as the litigation grows. We are happy to review potential referrals from across the nation.

Hospitals routinely give baby formula to premature babies. Tragically, some of the most popular brands of formula used by hospitals are toxic and can lead to a fatal gastrointestinal injury called necrotizing enterocolotis (NEC). Brands such as Similac® and Enfamil®, or other cow’s milk formulas, allow harmful bacteria to breach the walls of the intestines and cause inflammation and tissue death.

If perforations in the intestines develop, bacteria may leak into the abdomen or bloodstream. This can lead to sepsis, and emergency surgery may be required to repair holes or remove portions of the intestines. Surgical repairs may lead to life-long complications and disabilities. In approximately 30% of cases of NEC in premature babies, the result is death.

Enfamil Formula Recall

Similac Formula Recall

Despite decades of scientific evidence linking these formulas to a dramatic increase in NEC for premature babies, the formula manufactures have failed to adequately warn hospitals or parents about the risks associated with their products. Breast milk, donor milk or breast milk-based formulas are far safer alternatives but few doctors and parents are provided this information resulting in several large corporations like Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson reaping huge profits.

Miller Weisbrod Olesky has an extensive national practice and has represented families in dozens of states over the years in birth injury and mass tort cases. We are currently investigating claims involving premature infants who underwent surgical intervention or died due to NEC after receiving formula during hospitalization.