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Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
Jury awarded damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit for a birth injury resulting in cerebral palsy, where the child later died. The case established that a personal injury judgment does not necessarily preclude a later wrongful death suit.
Additional Notes
Case name: Spangler v. McQuitty. Original award was over $13 million, reduced to just over $5 million. The child died from injuries during legal proceedings, leading to a subsequent wrongful death claim.