$130
Brain Damage
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Case Details
Family of 15-year-old Markell VanSlembrouck, a quadriplegic girl with brain injury acquired at birth, awarded $130 million in damages. Alleged negligence by delivering doctor, Dr. Andrew Halperin from Beaumont Hospital, who chose to induce vaginal delivery despite gestational diabetes and large baby.
Additional Notes
Delivery resulted in broken clavicle and brain damage, leading to quadriplegia and round-the-clock care. Award represents cost of care through 2077 and lost wages, to be stored with court-appointed conservator.