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A Connecticut jury awarded $38.5 million in damages to a boy born with cerebral palsy and his family. The verdict is believed to be one of the largest of its kind ever handed down in the state.
Spencer’s Birth
Spencer Oram was delivered by Caesarean section in 2003 by Dr. Corinne De Cholnoky, a private practice obstetrician. The delivery took place at Stamford Hospital.
According to the family’s lawsuit, Spencer’s umbilical cord was blocking the flow of blood to his brain and De Cholnoky failed to perform the C-section in time to prevent brain damage.
Spencer now suffers from cerebral palsy. His twin sister, who was born less than half an hour earlier, is healthy.
Jury Verdict
The hospital and its medical staff were cleared in the matter, and De Cholnoky was found liable for the family’s damages. She has been sued once before, but that lawsuit was dismissed, her attorney said.
The majority of the award will go to Spencer to cover his medical care and suffering. His parents will receive $1 million.
(Source: Newsday)
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