Abbott (ABT) and Reckitt Benckiser’s (RBGLY) unit Mead Johnson are not responsible for a young boy’s debilitating intestinal disease, a jury found on Thursday, reported Reuters. The ruling in the lawsuit that accused the companies of failing to warn of the risks of premature baby formulas is a victory for the companies following large losses in similar trials, notes the report. Shares of both parent companies’ stocks are trading higher on Friday following the ruling.
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