Suit alleges Mead Johnson, Abbott failed to warn of formula risks with premature infants
Holland EDWARDSVILLE — The parents of a boy born prematurely are suing Mead Johnson and Abbott for allegedly failing to warn that their infant formula products could cause a serious gastrointestinal disorder and other health issues in premature infants. Destin Jupiter and Dana Jupiter filed a complaint May 7 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Mead Johnson & Company LLC, Mead Johnson Nutrition Company and Abbott Laboratories, alleging strict liability for design defect and for failure to warn, negligence and intentional and negligent misrepresentation. ...