Medical Malpractice: Birth Injury
Settlement: $2,150,000 (present value)

Mother went into labor at defendant hospital. Near second stage, fetus went into distress. Inexperienced nurse on duty. Baby became hypoxic, and was delivered approximately 30 minutes later (vaginally), severely depressed. APGARS 1 at one minute, and 1 at five minutes. Pediatric resident present for delivery, but neonatal fellow did not appear until 9 minutes of life.