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NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit — Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Free case review for Bucks County families whose premature babies developed NEC in the NICU after Similac or Enfamil feeding.
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Where Bucks County Babies Are Delivered
Bucks County (county seat: Doylestown) sits in Greater Philadelphia. Families here most often deliver at Doylestown Health, St. Mary Medical Center, and St. Luke's Quakertown; NICU transfers commonly to CHOP. Like most preterm units in the country, these NICUs historically relied on Similac Special Care and Enfamil Premature when a mother's own milk supply was not yet established.
If your baby was born premature at one of these hospitals — or transferred there from another facility — and later diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), your family may have a claim against the formula manufacturers. The claim is against Abbott and Mead Johnson, not the hospital or the doctors who treated your child.
About the NEC Lawsuit
The NEC baby formula lawsuit targets Abbott Laboratories (Similac Special Care) and Mead Johnson Nutrition (Enfamil Premature). Recent verdicts include $495 million in Missouri (affirmed on appeal in May 2026), $70 million in Cook County (April 2026), and $32 million in Connecticut. The next federal bellwether trial in MDL 3026 begins July 6, 2026 — see the latest litigation update.
Qualification Criteria
- ✓Baby born before 37 weeks (premature)
- ✓Fed Similac Special Care or Enfamil Premature in the NICU
- ✓Baby diagnosed with NEC by a surgeon or radiologist
- ✓NEC resulted in surgery, permanent injury, or death
Take the four-question qualification checker or read the full Pennsylvania guide. Ready now? Jump to the free case review form.
Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations
Pennsylvania generally provides two years from diagnosis or discovery to file a personal injury claim. For minors, the period is typically tolled until age 18. Wrongful death claims follow a two-year limit from the date of death. Bucks County families should contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for NEC lawsuits in Pennsylvania?+
Pennsylvania generally provides two years from the date of diagnosis or discovery of injury. For claims on behalf of minors, the statute of limitations is typically tolled until the child reaches age 18. Wrongful death claims also follow a two-year limit. Because exact deadlines vary, contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Do I qualify for the NEC baby formula lawsuit?+
You may qualify if your baby was born premature (before 37 weeks), was fed Similac Special Care or Enfamil Premature formula in the NICU, was diagnosed with NEC by a surgeon or radiologist, and suffered surgery, permanent injury, or death as a result.
Is there a cost to file an NEC lawsuit?+
No. Case reviews are free and cases are handled on a contingency basis — you pay nothing unless your case results in a settlement or verdict. All costs are advanced by the law firm.
Free Case Review — Bucks County Families
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