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Watson v. Mead Johnson (St. Clair County, IL Circuit Court, No. 21-L-1032): unanimous jury awarded Jasmine Watson $60 million on strict-liability failure-to-warn and negligence claims over the NEC death of premature infant Chance Dean fed Enfamil Premature 24 — first NEC formula trial verdict in the nation.

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Watson v. Mead Johnson (St. Clair County, IL Circuit Court, No. 21-L-1032): unanimous jury awarded Jasmine Watson $60 million on strict-liability failure-to-warn and negligence claims over the NEC death of premature infant Chance Dean fed Enfamil Premature 24 — first NEC formula trial verdict in the nation. Verdict amount and claims independently confirmed by the Illinois appellate opinion (2026 IL App (5th) 240936). Date per plaintiff-firm Keller Postman announcement (law-firm source — flagged; amount court-record-confirmed).

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