# Similac litigation

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**Canonical URL:** https://drugsmonitor.com/case/similac-nec-in-premature-infants-lawsuit
**Last updated:** 2026-06-11

## Key facts

- **Matter:** Similac (NEC in premature infants)
- **Status:** Active Litigation
- **Scope:** United States — national overview
- **Drug safety page:** https://drugsmonitor.com/drug-info/similac-nec-in-premature-infants-lawsuit

## Overview

### Clinical context

Cow's milk-based formulas for preemies are alleged to raise NEC risk; overlaps Enfamil-related NEC theories and evidence disputes.

### Litigation context

Infant-formula NEC MDL No. 3026 in the Northern District of Illinois; bellwether path continues.

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