Stamford

Jury Awards $22 Million to Family After Tragic Childbirth Death 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 case highlights the critical issues surrounding maternal health and the healthcare system’s responsibilities. The woman, who was 33 years old at the time of her death, encountered severe complications during labor, leading to her untimely demise on June 2, 2019. Despite the presence of medical professionals, the family claims that appropriate measures were not taken to address the escalating situation, ultimately resulting in the loss of … Read more

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

Stamford Board of Representatives Seeks Legal Counsel as Figueroa Withdraws Resignation

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Stamford, CT – In a surprising turn of events, the Stamford Board of Representatives is now looking to hire a lawyer following Rodney Figueroa’s decision to rescind his resignation from the board. Figueroa, a representative who previously tendered his resignation amid personal allegations, reversed his decision, claiming he wants to clear his name and continue his duties. The situation has brought about complexities, as the board had initially accepted Figueroa’s resignation during a meeting by voice vote. However, the reversal of his decision forced the board to reconsider the legal and procedural steps required when … Read more

Stamford High School Teachers Warn of Limited Student Services Amid Proposed Increase in Workload

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In Stamford, high school teachers are raising concerns about a proposed increase in their workload, which they believe will limit the support they can provide to students. Teachers have already begun showing what this could look like, with some no longer offering extra academic help or writing letters of recommendation for students. These are just a few examples of the services that could be cut if the plan to add an extra class to their schedule is implemented in the coming school year. Superintendent Tamu Lucero criticized the actions taken by some teachers, stating that … Read more