Birth

Jury Delivers $22 Million Verdict to Family of New Canaan Woman Who Tragically Died During Twin Birth at Stamford Hospital

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STAMFORD, Conn. — A jury has awarded $22 million to the family of a New Canaan woman who tragically died while giving birth to twins at Stamford Hospital. The verdict follows a legal battle that highlighted alleged failures in the medical care the woman received during a high-risk pregnancy. The woman, identified as 38-year-old Laura McGowan, experienced complications during her labor, prompting her family to pursue legal action against the hospital and the medical staff involved in her care. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that emergency protocols may not have been properly followed, … Read more

St. Louis Jury Awards $48 Million in Historic Verdict for Birth Injury Case, Spotlighting Medical Accountability

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A record-setting medical malpractice verdict of over $48 million was directed to a family whose child suffered severe brain damage during childbirth at a St. Louis County hospital. The St. Louis County Circuit Court concluded this month that medical oversight and delays significantly altered the life of a newborn, highlighting systemic flaws within pre-natal and delivery care systems. On May 4, 2020, a child identified as R.A. was born to Sarah Anyan, a cardiac nurse at Mercy Hospital, and her husband Blake, a former respiratory therapist there. Despite an uncomplicated pregnancy, … Read more

Judicial Group Files Complaint Against Judge Advocating for More Women-Led Legal Teams in Birth Control Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON — A conservative legal organization, the Article III Project, has lodged a formal complaint of judicial misconduct against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers. The filing followed Rodgers’ directive in a recent court order that female attorneys should be given more leadership roles in a series of lawsuits concerning the contraceptive Depo-Provera. Judge Rodgers, based in the Northern District of Florida, took charge this month of the multidistrict litigation which claims that Depo-Provera, an injectable birth control method, is associated with the development of brain tumors. On February 23, she issued an order regarding … Read more

$48.1 Million Awarded to Family After Child Suffers Permanent Brain Injury in St. Louis Hospital Birth

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A local jury awarded nearly $50 million in damages to the Anyan family of St. Louis County on Tuesday, following a traumatic birth event at Mercy Hospital that resulted in severe and permanent brain damage to their newborn son. The decision, which marked the culmination of a contentious trial, reflected both compensatory and punitive damages, totaling $48.1 million, due to the hospital’s alleged malpractice during labor and delivery. During the trial, evidence presented indicated that Sarah Anyan was permitted to continue in prolonged labor for over 12 hours despite signs … Read more