Childs

Pennsylvania Jury Grants Parents $5.6M in Major Verdict Over Brain Damage and Privacy Breach in Child’s Birth

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PITTSBURGH — A jury in Pennsylvania has awarded $5.6 million to the parents of a child who sustained severe brain injuries during birth due to alleged medical negligence. The case has brought attention to alarming practices within the medical community regarding patient privacy. The parents filed a lawsuit against the medical providers, claiming the hospital staff not only failed to provide adequate care during delivery but also violated their privacy by disclosing sensitive information without consent. The verdict, reached after several days of deliberation, reflects the jury’s finding of significant malpractice that contributed to the … 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

School Board Released from Lawsuit in Tragic Case of Bullied Greenfield Child’s Death

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Greenfield, Indiana — A local lawsuit tied to the tragic death of a young student has seen a significant development, as one of the accused parties was recently dismissed from the case by mutual agreement of the involved parties. This development concerns the Greenfield-Central Community School Corp. and its board of trustees facing litigation after the distressing loss of a child in the community. In a recent ruling by Hancock County Circuit Court Judge Scott Sirk, the school board was officially released from the lawsuit following a joint request from both the plaintiffs and the … Read more