Update on NEC Litigation

June 12, 2026

Mead Johnson Welcomes Appellate Court Decision Reversing Watson Verdict

Our victory in the Appellate Court of Illinois reversing and remanding the lower court's decision affirms our view of the applicable law. We look forward to further proceedings where we believe we will prevail on the facts under the appropriate standards. This lawsuit’s claims are not supported by the scientific consensus or the medical community – a fact underscored at trial by the testimony of a dozen neonatologists.