Confidential
Settlement – $2,060,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff infant was born on January 14, 1990, at Defendant hospital. The delivery was performed by the nurses with Defendant obstetrician arriving 20 minutes late. Plaintiff had 4-plus meconium at birth and thereafter developed respiratory distress. No pediatrician was called until several hours later, during which time the distress had become substantially worse; and the Plaintiff had developed meconium aspiration syndrome.
Settlement Discussions
Offers and demands were not disclosed.
Specials in Evidence
$5,900,000 not disclosed
Injuries
Severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation requiring lifelong attendant care.
Other Information
The attorney for the Defendant hospital and medical center has chosen to remain confidential.
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