Brain

Colorado Jury Hits Insurance Giant with $145 Million Verdict for Denying Brain Injury Claim

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Denver, CO — A state jury in Colorado has mandated NorGUARD Insurance Co., a subsidiary of investment giant Berkshire Hathaway, to pay a substantial $145 million settlement for not approving necessary medical treatments for a construction worker’s severe brain injury. This sum includes $60 million allocated for punitive damages, underscoring the court’s stance on the insurer’s conduct. The case revolves around Fermin Salguero-Quijada, a 20-year-old painter, who suffered tragic injuries in a fall from a ladder in Salt Lake City, Utah, during his work for a Colorado-based company in September 2021. Following the incident, Salguero-Quijada … Read more

Missouri Jury Grants $48 Million to Family for Hospital’s Prolonged Labor Decision Leading to Child’s Brain Damage

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CLAYTON, Mo. — A jury in St. Louis County has awarded a massive $48.1 million verdict to the parents of a child who suffered permanent brain damage due to prolonged labor at Mercy Hospital. The case centered on the medical team’s decision to allow the prolonged pushing during childbirth despite warning signs that the baby was in distress. In the detailed judgment, Mercy Hospital, Mercy Clinic, and attending physician Dr. Daniel McNeive were held accountable. They were ordered to pay $28.1 million in compensatory damages to address the child’s ongoing care needs, and an additional … Read more

$48 Million Verdict Against Mercy Hospital in St. Louis After Prolonged Labor Results in Child’s Brain Damage

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A St. Louis County jury recently handed down a $48.1 million verdict in a malpractice lawsuit involving a childbirth incident at Mercy Hospital that resulted in permanent brain damage to a newborn. This ruling concludes a contentious legal battle spotlighting the intense challenges and decisions faced in obstetric care. On May 3, 2020, a cardiac nurse employed at Mercy gave birth under circumstances that turned grievous due to prolonged labor. After being directed to continue pushing for nearly 12 hours, her son was born with significant health issues, including seizures before … 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