Parents who have given their babies Similac Alimentum formula made by Abbott Laboratories are filing a lawsuit alleging that the company knew about contamination in the products for months before issuing a recall.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Illinois, alleges that Abbott knew about metal contaminants in the baby formula as early as March 2019 but did not issue a recall until October 2019. The suit also alleges that the company knew about infants becoming ill after drinking the contaminated formula but did not warn parents or health care providers.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages for their infants' medical expenses and for their own emotional distress. They are also asking the court to order Abbott to take steps to ensure that its baby formulas are safe in the future.
Abbott has not yet responded to the lawsuit. However, in a statement issued after the recall was announced, the company said that it takes "the safety and quality of our products very seriously." The company also said that it is "cooperating fully" with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's investigation into the matter.
The FDA has not yet announced any findings from its investigation. However, parents who have spoken to news outlets say they are relieved that the recall was issued and hope that it will lead to safer products in the future.
Abbott Lawsuits Over Problems from Baby Formula | Tim Miles Law Office
Abbott Laboratories is currently facing multiple lawsuits over baby formula products that were recalled due to potential contamination. The latest lawsuit, filed in federal court in Illinois, alleges that the company knew about metal contaminants in the baby formula as early as March 2019 but did not issue a recall until October 2019.
The lawsuit also alleges that the company knew about infants becoming ill after drinking the contaminated formula but did not warn parents or health care providers. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for their infants' medical expenses and for their own emotional distress.
Abbott has not yet responded to the lawsuit. However, in a statement issued after the recall was announced, the company said that it takes "the safety and quality of our products very seriously." The company also said that it is "cooperating fully" with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's investigation into the matter.
