--- case_id: "3026" title: "Abbott Laboratories, et al., Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability Litigation" research_checked: "2026-10-28" research_level: "documents" screening_approved: false settlement_availability: "not verified" care_availability: "not confirmed" --- # Abbott Laboratories, et al., Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability MDL 3026 ## What this matter is about The initial transfer order describes claims that cow’s-milk-based preterm infant formula caused necrotizing enterocolitis in babies born prematurely. This is an allegation in the litigation, not a feeding recommendation or a determination about an individual infant. Basis: [Court source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3026-Initial-Transfer-Order-3-22.pdf). ## Verified index information - **Full title:** Abbott Laboratories, et al., Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability Litigation - **District:** ILN - **Master docket:** 1:22-cv-71 - **Judge:** Pallmeyer, Rebecca R. - **Index report date:** 2026-10-01 - **Report relationship:** Listed in this report - [JPML report](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Type-October-1-2026.pdf#page=5) ## Preparation roadmap This is a preparation path, not a court schedule or a promise of a payout. 1. **Understand the matter.** Read the case overview and inspect its official sources. Keep allegations separate from findings. 2. **Explore your connection.** Use optional preparation questions. Interest in a matter is not proof of a claim. 3. **Build your record trail.** Product, medicine or device identity, if known. Add only what you already know or can verify. 4. **Make room for care.** Discuss health concerns independently of any legal claim. Clinical decisions belong with your care team. 5. **Choose professional review.** Start with your existing lawyer if represented. A lawyer reviews deadlines, jurisdiction and any filing or settlement options. ## Existing records that may help - Product, medicine or device identity, if known - An approximate timeline and existing receipts or records - Existing clinical reports and treating-team information ## Care information — separate from legal eligibility ### Caregiver-led clinical follow-up For concerns involving a child, discuss the child’s needs with their existing pediatric care team. Settlefy accounts are for adults; do not enter a child’s medical or incident details here. 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No record is sent to a lawyer through that connection. ## Research material and provenance ### Case MDL No. 3026 Document 119 Filed 04/08/22 Page 1 of 3 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3026-Initial-Transfer-Order-3-22.pdf) - Access: Retrieved and text-extracted; current legal interpretation still needs professional review - Retrieved: 2026-10-28T23:20:20.470Z - SHA-256: 16f6a17641789b1119924a3423115acd88906173ae113cfeac85788d6dfe7c07 - Text inspection: first 3 PDF pages; attachments or later pages may not be covered. ### Case MDL No. 3026  Document 654  Filed 09/08/25  Page 1 of 1 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3026_Order_Lifting_Stay_CTO_and_Vacating_September_2025_Hearing%20%28ILS%203%2025-1336%29.pdf) - Access: Retrieved and text-extracted; current legal interpretation still needs professional review - Retrieved: 2026-10-28T23:20:20.799Z - SHA-256: b1a78662b9ca55fc2431fbed1a94d3b3719a3c215c11ceec75eb11459a10ef04 - Text inspection: first 1 PDF pages; attachments or later pages may not be covered. ### Case MDL No. 3026 Document 608 Filed 12/11/24 Page 1 of 3 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3026-Transfer_Order-12-24.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Case MDL No. 3026 Document 583 Filed 10/03/24 Page 1 of 1 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3026-Order_Vacating_CTO-9-24.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### Case MDL No. 3026 Document 314 Filed 10/07/22 Page 1 of 3 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-3026-Tag-Along-Transfer-9-22.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ## Research gaps and professional review - Verify the operative complaint, later amendments and current court orders. - Verify any settlement notice, administrator, release, deadline and currently open intake. - Obtain current counsel-approved screening criteria; no eligibility rules are approved here. - Have qualified clinicians review any clinical mapping; general care sources are not case criteria. ## Updates [Live case page and source-update coverage](https://settlefy.com/litigation/3026#case-updates). 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