$15.35 Million Paid to Settle Birth Injury Suit

An Illinois hospital and doctor will pay $15.35 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman whose son suffered brain damages during delivery in 2001. According to attorneys for the family, Cody Smithey now suffers from cerebral palsy and mental retardation stemming from the unsuccessful use of a vacuum extractor device. The deal is estimated to be one of the largest birth-related settlements in the state. Staff, Chicago Tribune 05/20/2008
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