I can't find it at the moment but there was an article in the JHL (I think)
about two lawsuits--one in the US and other in UK. As I recall, neither was
sucessful, but the one in the US had proof problems--parents were unable to
prove the baby had received ABM/bottles.
I personally think there is a basis for a lawsuit if the parents had
expressly told in writing  that no ABM was to be given w/o their permission.
Whether there would be much in the way of damages--as Pat points out--would
be another issue.
On a related note--I provide harassment/bullying training to school
teachers/employees. I have been told many times that the sucess of my
programs lies in the fact that I advise them of their legal obligations and
*liabilities* for ignoring these issues. For some people, it takes being hit
with legal realities for them to pay attention. I wonder if some of those in
the nursing profession might taking BF a little more seriously if faced with
the possibility of legal consequences.
Melissa, speaking only in her JD capacity on this post. ;-)

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