$47
Disfigurement
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Case Details
A federal jury in Pennsylvania awarded a 5-year-old girl and her parents $47 million for disfigurement injuries suffered during birth. The girl’s lawsuit claims she was disfigured when hospital staff members wrapped her head with ACE Bandages that were too tight following her birth.
Additional Notes
Child suffered severe scalp wounds and will need reconstructive surgery, may not be able to grow hair properly. Mother had premature birth at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Lawsuit claims child misdiagnosed with subgaleal hemorrhage instead of cephalohematoma, leading to improper bandaging.