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Abbott agrees to settle preterm infant formula NEC lawsuits for about $670 million
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Abbott agrees to settle preterm infant formula NEC lawsuits for about $670 million
  • Abbott reached agreements with three law firms to settle the Gill case, resolving about 2,000 additional preterm formula claims.
  • Settlement totals about $670 million, avoiding continued appeals or paying about $600 million tied to the Gill judgment and interest.
  • A St. Louis jury awarded $495 million in July 2024; an appeal filed in December 2024 was denied.
  • Roughly 1,700 lawsuits remain pending, covering claims on behalf of about 12,700 infants.


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