Mercy

Supreme Court Justice Alito Advocates for Mercy in Legal System at Vatican Jubilee of Justice

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Vatican City—U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. emphasized the importance of integrating mercy into the legal system during a recent event at the Vatican. The discussion, held on September 20, was organized by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, the U.S. bishops’ conference, and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization as part of the Jubilee of Justice in the Church’s Jubilee of Hope. Alito, who is 75 and has been on the Supreme Court since 2006, met with Pope Leo XIV earlier in the day for a public audience at St. Peter’s Square, … Read more

Mission of Mercy: Jury Awards $2.5M to Christian Missionary After Near-Blindness from Misdiagnosis

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A South Carolina jury awarded $2.5 million to a Christian missionary who nearly lost his vision due to a misdiagnosis, a case that raises questions about medical accountability. The decision came after a lengthy legal battle, highlighting the severe impact of the error on the missionary’s life and work. The plaintiff, an experienced missionary, claimed that the misdiagnosis led to significant complications, ultimately threatening his eyesight. The case centered around the medical treatment he received after experiencing troubling symptoms. Expert testimonies presented during the trial suggested that the healthcare professionals involved failed to provide the … 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

Mercy Hospital Ordered to Pay $48.1 Million in Landmark Malpractice Verdict

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St. Louis, Missouri – In a significant verdict, a jury has awarded $48.1 million to a couple after finding Mercy Hospital South responsible for medical malpractice related to childbirth complications. This ruling marks one of the largest malpractice judgments in the region’s history, spotlighting issues in maternal care practices. The legal battle was initiated by the parents, Jessica and Charles Johnson, following severe brain injuries sustained by their newborn daughter at the hospital in 2017. Represented by attorney Mark Bazan, the couple contended that the medical staff failed to properly monitor and respond to distress … Read more