Birth

Boy Awarded $120 Million in Negligence Lawsuit against Detroit Hospital for Severe Birth Injuries

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Detroit, Michigan – A jury has awarded a staggering $120 million on behalf of a boy who suffered severe birth injuries at a hospital within the Henry Ford Health System. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, March 28, after the jury found both the health system and the attending obstetrician and nurses negligent for failing to perform a timely C-section, resulting in irreversible harm to the child. In June 2010, the mother arrived at Henry Ford Hospital, already at term but not near delivery, according to officials. However, after being admitted, the fetal monitor detected … Read more

Landmark Verdict: University of Chicago Medical Center Ordered to Pay $14 Million After Catastrophic Birth Incident

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CHICAGO — A jury has awarded a $14 million verdict to a family after a birth incident at the University of Chicago Medical Center resulted in harm to their child. The incident, which occurred at the renowned medical facility, has prompted concerns about the safety and accountability of the hospital. The case revolves around a birth incident where negligence on the part of the medical staff led to severe and lasting damages to the newborn. The child suffered brain damage due to oxygen deprivation during the delivery process, causing long-term disabilities and requiring ongoing medical … Read more

Controversial Utah Law Imposes Strict Bathroom Regulations Based on Assigned Sex at Birth

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Salt Lake City, Utah – A new law in Utah has stirred controversy as it requires individuals to use public school and government building restrooms based on the sex assigned to them at birth. This legislation only permits exceptions for those who can prove they have undergone gender-affirming surgery and have legally changed their gender on their birth certificates. Trespassing, loitering, or lewdness charges could be imposed on those who violate this law. While ten other states already have similar restrictions on restroom usage, bills proposing similar laws are being considered in states like West … Read more

Lyft Driver Faces Rape Lawsuit After Assault Results in Child’s Birth: Survivor Demands Safety Changes

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San Francisco – A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday alleging that a Lyft driver based in San Francisco sexually assaulted and raped a passenger, resulting in the birth of a child. The lawsuit claims that the woman was repeatedly and violently raped by the driver. According to the survivor’s lawyer, Lyft has been aware of multiple sexual assaults and rapes committed by its drivers but has failed to take appropriate action. The alleged attack took place in April 2019 after a night of drinking, as reported by the victim in the lawsuit. Tabatha Means, the … Read more