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Settlement – $1,325,000Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
George E. Peterson
(Peterson, Bradford & Burkwitz LLP)
Facts
The plaintiff's mother went to her local hospital with a term pregnancy. On arrival, it was noted that there were signs of fetal compromise on the fetal heart tracing. Although this was noted by the nurses, the obstetrician failed to take immediate action to expedite delivery. The baby suffered severe acute asphyxia. Resuscitation efforts were inadequate and actually temporarily worsened the baby's condition. Although the child survived and did much better than initially anticipated, she was left with mild brain damage, as well as kidney failure and hypertension. A kidney transplant will probably be necessary in the future.
Injuries
Mild cerebral palsy, kidney failure, hypertension and developmental delay.
Result
The case settled at $1,325,000. This was apportioned as between the hospital ($250,0000: the neontologist ($250,000) and the obstetrician ($825,000).
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