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The preservation of a large $495M verdict and limited appellate options could raise near-term concerns about litigation costs, reserve levels, and potential settlements, which may pressure ABT's stock in the short term.
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A Missouri appeals court refused to forward Abbott Laboratories’ appeal of the $495 million verdict tied to infant formula linked to a dangerous bowel disease. The decision preserves the verdict and keeps potential appellate relief uncertain, signaling ongoing litigation risk for ABT’s infant-formula products. Investors should monitor reserve implications and any settlement developments.
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