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Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
The family of a child born with severe brain injuries (cerebral palsy, spastic quadriplegia, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy) due to disconnected fetal monitors and worsening decelerations during labor settled their Winnebago County case.
Additional Notes
A settlement agreement was reached one week before a May 28 scheduled trial date. Wisconsin law would have applied, capping noneconomic damages at $750,000. Defense argued heart rate readings were accurate and brain damage was caused by pre-existing infection. Mercy Little requires lifelong care. Case: Anna Little v. Russell Dale Albert M.D., et al., 14 L 375.