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Birth Injury

$4.8 Million Settlement For Death Of 31 Year Old Chicago Mother

On November 12, 2012, a 31 year old mother to be was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in labor with a full-term pregnancy. At 10:30pm that day, the woman’s first child was born via caesarian section. During the C-section, the decedent experienced bleeding which continued post-operatively. The decedent subsequently died on November 13, 2012. The sole survivor of the decedent…

$1,150,000 Settlement in Birthing Injury Lawsuit

On November 27, 2012, the Honorable Elizabeth Budzinski approved the settlement of a medical malpractice action brought on behalf of A. Moore, a minor, for injuries she suffered during her birth at Westlake Community Hospital. The lawsuit was filed against Jean Alexandre, M.D. and Westlake Community Hospital. The total value of the settlement was $1,150,000. The minor Plaintiff was represented…