Multi-Billion Dollar Formula Fight: A Mother's Legal Battle

A Missouri mom's lawsuit alleges that baby formulas by Abbott and Mead Johnson caused her son severe illness. The trial raises multi-billion dollar claims against the companies, facing criticism from doctors over potential formula availability risks. Abbott and Mead deny links to the illness, leading to extensive litigation.

A legal battle is unfolding in Missouri as a mother sues Abbott and Reckitt's Mead Johnson for over $6 billion. She claims their premature baby formulas caused her son severe intestinal illness, raising concerns in the medical community about the availability of these essential products.

Abbott may consider pulling its premature infant formula from the market, while Mead Johnson's future is also uncertain, with CEO Kris Licht not ruling out a sale. The companies stand accused of not warning consumers about potential health risks associated with their products.

Despite the serious allegations, both companies argue that other factors, like other health issues, could have contributed to the illness. As the trial concludes, its verdict may become one of the largest in U.S. history, influencing both legal and business landscapes.

(With inputs from agencies.)