Pagan v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION AND ORDER

SPATT, District Judge.

This case arises from the recall by Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (“Abbott” or “the Defendant”) of five million containers of its Similae brand infant powder formula that were potentially contaminated with beetle parts and larvae, which could cause gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat. The Plaintiffs allege that Abbott engaged in unfair and deceptive practices by misrepresenting the safety of Similae and failing to timely warn consumers of the dangers associated with the contaminated product in violation of the consumer protection…