New Trial Ordered in Infant Formula Case Amid Allegations of Attorney Misconduct

In a notable decision within the cow’s milk-based infant formula litigation, Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge, Michael Noble, has granted a motion for a new trial following the previous defense verdict. This move comes amid allegations of “widespread misconduct” by Abbott Laboratories Inc. and Mead Johnson. In his ruling, Judge Noble pointed to substantial attorney misconduct and issued sanctions against James Hurst, Abbott’s lead defense counsel from Kirkland & Ellis, during the earlier trial concluded in October. This decision underscores the weight of procedural integrity within high-stakes legal battles. For further details, the original article provides more context on the case developments.