Abbott under investigation by SEC and FTC for baby formula business<\/a><\/p>\n“They should be held liable for hurting these babies,” attorney Kenzo Kawanabe said.<\/p>\n
The mothers left court Friday without commenting.<\/p>\n
Kawanabe represents them.<\/p>\n
“If they could turn back the clock and have their children not get necrotizing enterocolitis, I’m sure they would do that in a heartbeat. But to have the justice system dispense justice to their children is unbelievable,” Kawanabe said.<\/p>\n
The trial, which began at the Daley Center last month against Abbott Laboratories, alleged Abbott failed to warn the families the formula could cause a potentially deadly bowel disease. The four babies in this case were hospitalized in the Chicago area. Three had surgeries. All have lasting health problems after having the baby formula and developing NEC.<\/p>\n
But attorneys for Abbott Labs argued the formula did not cause the illness.<\/p>\n
A statement from Abbott said in part, “We appreciate the jury’s time, but we disagree with the verdict and will appeal. We stand by the safety of these products and the vital role they play. “<\/p>\n
Abbott is expected to face other lawsuits on this issue.<\/p>\n
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