If your premature baby developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed Similac or Enfamil in the NICU, you may be eligible for significant financial compensation.
2025 Update: NICU medical records are key evidence. Thousands of cases are now consolidated. No global settlement yet, but pressure on manufacturers is building.
NEC is a devastating gastrointestinal disease that primarily affects premature infants. It causes inflammation and bacterial invasion of the intestinal wall, leading to tissue death (necrosis).
Preemies fed cow’s-milk-based formulas face a substantially higher risk of developing NEC compared to those fed breast milk. This risk has been documented for over 30 years, yet manufacturers marketed their products as safe.
The lawsuits target the two major manufacturers who allegedly failed to warn parents and doctors of the risks:
*Note: Many parents assume "Human Milk Fortifier" is breast milk, but these products are often cow-milk-based.
Your baby was born prematurely (generally before 37 weeks).
Your baby was fed Similac or Enfamil in the hospital (NICU) or at home.
The baby developed NEC, required surgery, suffered complications, or passed away.
Due to the catastrophic nature of injuries to newborns, NEC lawsuits often carry high potential settlement values.
| Injury Severity | Estimated Payout Range |
|---|---|
| Infant Wrongful Death | $2,000,000 – $5,000,000+ |
| Severe NEC (Lifelong Complications) | $1,000,000 – $3,000,000+ |
| NEC Requiring Surgery | $500,000 – $1,000,000+ |
| Moderate NEC | $150,000 – $500,000 |
We are sorry for what your family is going through. This review is free.