Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating gastrointestinal disease that primarily affects premature infants. For years, parents and healthcare professionals trusted cow’s milk-based infant formulas like Similac® and Enfamil® to support fragile newborns. However, studies have shown a significantly higher risk of NEC in premature babies fed these formulas—sparking a wave of lawsuits nationwide.
If your child was diagnosed with NEC after being fed cow’s milk-based formula in a hospital or NICU setting, you may be eligible to pursue legal compensation.
NEC is a serious and often life-threatening condition in which intestinal tissue becomes inflamed and begins to die. It can lead to bowel perforation, sepsis, and even death. Premature and low birth weight infants are especially vulnerable due to their underdeveloped digestive systems.
Symptoms of NEC may include:
Early intervention is critical, but even with prompt treatment, many infants suffer long-term complications—or worse.
Major lawsuits are now being filed against manufacturers like Abbott Laboratories (Similac) and Mead Johnson & Company (Enfamil) for failing to adequately warn consumers and medical providers about the known risks of NEC in premature infants.
While some hospital NICUs routinely provided these formulas to preemies, internal research and published medical studies have linked cow’s milk-based formula to an increased risk of NEC when compared to human milk or donor breast milk.
Key allegations in NEC lawsuits include:
You may be eligible to file a claim if:
Even if the incident happened years ago, it’s important to speak with an attorney promptly. Alabama’s statute of limitations may limit how long you have to file.
An NEC lawsuit seeks to hold major formula manufacturers accountable for the pain, suffering, and financial burdens families have endured. Compensation from a successful claim may help cover medical bills, NICU expenses, future care and treatment, pain and suffering, and—when applicable—wrongful death damages. While no legal outcome can reverse the trauma families have experienced, pursuing a lawsuit can offer meaningful financial relief and a sense of justice for those affected.
At Taylor Martino Rowan, we’re committed to protecting the most vulnerable—and giving parents the legal tools they need to fight back. If your child developed NEC after receiving Similac or Enfamil, you may be entitled to compensation.
Learn if you qualify for an NEC baby formula lawsuit.
Call us today at 251-433-3131 or fill out our free case evaluation form to speak with a baby formula lawsuit attorney in Mobile, Alabama.
