What are the eligibility requirements for filing a toxic baby food claim on behalf of my child?

The most important and limiting eligibility requirement for filing a toxic baby food claim is your child's autism spectrum disorder diagnosis before they turned six years old. In addition, your child must have consumed baby products manufactured by companies known to sell baby food with high amounts of heavy metals.

In order to be eligible for a toxic baby food claim, the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis must have occurred before the child turned six years old. The following are the ASD-related diagnoses that are eligible for the claim:

  • Kanner's syndrome
  • Asperger's syndrome
  • Pervasive developmental disorder
  • Childhood disintegrative disorder

In 2019, the Happy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) tested 168 baby food products sold in the U.S. Surprisingly, more than 90% of those products contained harmful concentrations of heavy metals, such as arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium. The following are companies that are facing legal battles as their products have been found to contain heavy metals:

  • Gerber
  • Plum Organics
  • Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
  • Earth's Best Organic (Hain Celestial Group)

If your child consumed baby food products from the brands listed above and has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, you may qualify for a toxic baby food claim. Contact us to talk to a skilled product liability attorney to file your claim.

Supporting documents that can prove your eligibility for a toxic baby food claim

Now that you know the eligibility criteria for filing a toxic baby food claim, it's also essential to know what crucial documents can help your case. Here's a quick guide:

  • A record of baby food brands and specific products your child consumed during infancy and toddler years.
  • A collection of proof of purchases, like receipts.
  • A compilation of your child's official medical records, reports, and diagnosis.

By having these important documents, your lawyer can determine if you qualify for compensation. Once your case is deemed eligible, your lawyer can get started in filing a toxic baby food claim.

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It's ideal to consult a seasoned attorney regarding product liability cases, like toxic baby food claims. You can have The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary accurately evaluate your case and determine whether you are eligible for a toxic baby food claim. Our legal team is also more than welcome to answer any questions you may have regarding your claim. Don't hesitate to talk to us today to get your claims process started.

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