Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Reckitt Benckiser Group plc for allegedly misleading investors regarding the risks associated with its cow's milk-based formula, Enfamil, during the Class Period from January 13, 2021, to July 28, 2024 [1][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all individuals and entities who purchased Reckitt securities during the specified Class Period [1]. - Investors have until August 4, 2025, to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit [1]. Group 2: Allegations Against Reckitt - The class action alleges that Reckitt made misleading statements and omissions regarding its business, financial condition, and prospects [4]. - Specifically, it is claimed that Reckitt failed to warn investors that preterm infants consuming its Enfamil formula were at an increased risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) [4]. - The lawsuit also asserts that Reckitt did not disclose the potential impact on sales of Enfamil and the company's exposure to legal claims [4]. Group 3: Industry Context - Reckitt, a UK-based global consumer goods company, is facing over 500 state and federal products liability lawsuits related to its formula and that of its competitor, Abbott Laboratories [3].
RECKITT ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Reckitt Benckiser Group plc and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm