$14 Million Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Settlement

The case of a five year old boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy was settles by the offending hospital for $14 Million. The 5-year-old boy suffered a birth injury that led to cerebral palsy. The hospital staff did not administer treatment in time to prevent his injuries.

The malpractice complaint against Northwestern Memorial Hospital contended the baby was not breathing when he was born and that emergency staffers were not prepared to resuscitate him because of the monitoring error.

The 7-minute lapse without oxygen caused the child to suffer from cerebral palsy, leaving his arms and legs paralyzed, according to the complaint.

The boy was born on May 24, 2002 and can not walk or talk. The family will use the money to provide care for their son.

Birth injuries such as cerebral palsy are often caused or could be prevented or minimized by doctors and hospital staff. If you feel malpractice or negligence is to blame for your child's birth injury please contact us immediately for an evaluation of your case.