Wisconsin: Malpractice Lawsuit Settles for $6 Million

WISCONSIN — The Juneau County Star Times reports of a medical malpractice case involving birth injuries and cerebral palsy for $6 million.

"A Juneau County Circuit Court judge last week approved a $6 million settlement in a medical malpractice case that had been scheduled for trial this month.

According to court documents, the civil suit filed ... alleged ... severe and permanent injuries as a result of negligence during labor and delivery."

See the news article here: Wisconsin cerebral palsy lawsuit

Family Receives $11.4 for Son's Cerebral Palsy in Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — According to the LaCrosse Tribune, a Crawford County jury has awarded approx. $11.4 million to the family of a boy who suffered brain injuries during his birth. He now suffers from cerebral palsy and requires constant care. The article, Family receives $11.4 million in medical malpractice lawsuit, states the outcome of the case as follows:

" The jury awarded the Jelineks $310,369 for past medical and health care expenses; $5 million for future care; $387,000 for Laine’s loss of earning capacity; $3.25 million for Laine’s past and future pain, suffering and disability; and $2.5 million for the parents’ loss of society and companionship."

For more information read the full article at: Wisconsin Malpractice $11.4.