Similac
Similac NEC Lawsuit and MDL 3026: Who May Qualify to File
Parents of preterm or low-birth-weight babies fed Similac who developed NEC may qualify for a lawsuit against Abbott. No settlement yet. Follow the case.
- Potential payment
- Up to $600,000
Subject to eligibility and claim terms.
- Claim deadline
- TBD
- Proof requirement
- TBD
Eligibility
Who may qualify?
Check the covered dates, products, locations, and other official terms before you file.
- Premature or low‑birth‑weight infant: The child was born preterm or with low birth weight.
- Use of Similac cow’s‑milk formula: The child was fed cow’s‑milk‑based Similac formula (for example, Similac 360 Total Care, Alimentum, Go & Grow, NeoSure, or Special Care lines).
- NEC and/or short bowel syndrome diagnosis: The child was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and/or short bowel syndrome.
Case overview
What is the Similac case about?
A wave of product-liability lawsuits, including the consolidated MDL 3026 proceeding plus individual cases in state and federal courts, accuses Abbott Laboratories over its cow's-milk-based Similac formulas. Families of premature or low-birth-weight infants allege the formulas may increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious intestinal condition, and claim Abbott failed to adequately warn parents, doctors, and NICU staff of that risk. No nationwide settlement has been reached, and the litigation remains ongoing, but it could eventually produce large verdicts or a broader resolution. So far, juries have delivered major awards in individual cases: a $495 million verdict in Missouri and a $70 million verdict in Illinois for four mothers.
Case details
- Company
- Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (Similac)
Questions people ask
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Similac case payout?
The listed potential payment is Up to $600,000. Final amounts depend on the number of valid claims and the administrator's terms.
Who qualifies for the Similac case?
Key eligibility criteria include: Premature or low‑birth‑weight infant: The child was born preterm or with low birth weight; Use of Similac cow’s‑milk formula: The child was fed cow’s‑milk‑based Similac formula (for example, Similac 360 Total Care, Alimentum, Go & Grow, NeoSure, or Special Care lines); NEC and/or short bowel syndrome diagnosis: The child was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and/or short bowel syndrome. Always confirm the full class definition with the official source before filing.
Is the Similac case open for claims?
Not yet. No claim process is currently open. TapClaim monitors official updates to this case.
Settlement administrator and official sources
- Listing verificationLast checked Sep 26, 2026
