Abbott Agrees to $670 Million Settlement of Infant Formula Cases
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Abbott Agrees to $670 Million Settlement of Infant Formula Cases

Aug 21st, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Abbott said on Thursday it reached a $670 million settlement with three law firms to resolve legal claims by 2,000 people who alleged harms relating to the company’s specialty formulas for preterm infants. The settlement includes one large case in …

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