The infant plaintiff suffered a severe and permanent brachial plexus injury during birth after encountering shoulder dystocia.
The plaintiffs brought a medical negligence action against the delivering obstetrician, alleging he applied excessive downward traction.
The defendant argued the injury was caused by maternal propulsive forces.
The court found that the defendant breached the standard of care by applying more than gentle downward traction, which caused the injury.
The court awarded $811,564 in total damages, including non-pecuniary damages, future care costs, future loss of income, and Family Law Act damages for the family.
