$1,750,000 Winning Verdict in Obstetrical Brachial Plexus
The pre-natal course was uneventful for the mom and baby. The mom was brought in for induction because of the pregnancy induced hypertension and suspected large baby. She was completely dilated at 23:00 hours and began pushing. She had adequate pushing with downward descent of the head. After about an hour of pushing she was noted to be tiring. A Vacuum was placed on the fetal head. There is no indication in the medical records that doctor informed the patient of the risk of the use of a vacuum in