$100M
Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit
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Case Details
A jury awarded $100 million to a Staten Island family for a birth injury that caused their daughter, Stephanie Debes, to develop cerebral palsy. The girls' premature birth resulted from lack of proper care, with hospital staff failing to recognize contractions and prevent pre-term delivery.
Additional Notes
Stephanie suffered brain injury due to premature birth. Actual payout limited to $16 million due to hospital bankruptcy. Two doctors not found liable.