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Nebraska baby food lawsuits claim nutrition companies failed to protect kids from metals linked to autism and ADHD. Contaminated puree has been blamed for many developmental injuries. (See our NE Baby Food News)
As such, our Nebraska baby food lawyers are filing autism and ADHD lawsuits for metal poisoning victims.
Nebraska Baby Food Lawyers Advocate for Autistic Kids
Our team of Nebraska baby food attorneys has represented thousands of victims of dangerous pharmaceutical products. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue developmental compensation from food companies, not from our clients’ doctors or caregivers.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While money damages may be available to impacted families, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim Nebraska baby food attorneys can make for Autism compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on baby food multi-district litigation (MDL).
Our Nebraska baby food lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm exposure to baby food and a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
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Nebraska Baby Food Lawsuits in State or Federal Court
NE baby food lawsuits can be filed in state or federal court. Selecting a jurisdiction is generally based on: 1) whether all parties inhabit Nebraska, and 2) the severity of Autism spectrum placement.
Nebraska State Baby Food Claims
When all parties reside in Nebraska, baby food lawsuits of any magnitude can be filed in the State’s county courts (NE Courts Website). The State’s procedural law for developmental delay claims is governed by the:
- Nebraska Court Rules of Pleading in Civil Cases
- Nebraska Court Rules of Discovery in Civil Cases
- Uniform District Court Rules of Practice and Procedure
The State of Nebraska follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a Nebraska baby food lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by Gerber, Beach-Nut, and others provided the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault. However, the Autism victim’s financial award may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
8th Circuit Baby Food Claims in Nebraska
Nebraska is part of the Eighth Circuit of the federal court system, and individual baby food lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Autism spectrum appeals are heard by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Provided the Autism or ADHD diagnosis is severe, baby food claims can be filed in this court against defendants nationwide.
However, federal baby food lawsuits filed in Nebraska may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a heavy metals Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Follow this link for our additional information on 8th Circuit baby food compensation.)
For FAQ about the heavy metals Autism litigation, please see our baby food lawyers homepage.
Contact our Nebraska baby food lawyers today.