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Target Sued Over Baby’s Water Bead Death | Milwaukee News
A baby girl died after swallowing a single water bead from a Target toy kit, sparking a lawsuit against the retailer for allegedly failing to warn families who already owned the product. Despite removing the item in November 2022, Target didn’t notify customers — including the Bethard family — whose daughter Esther tragically passed away in July 2023. Medical experts confirmed her death was caused by fatal intestinal blockage from the bead, which expanded inside her body. Her siblings suffered lasting trauma, and the family’s attorney condemned Target’s inaction, comparing it to their…
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