A jury in Northeast Pennsylvania awarded a child with cerebral palsy $20.5 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed as a result of mistakes that occurred at the time of the child’s birth. Continued
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Cerebral Palsy Malpractice Settlement in Ireland Provides 4.25 Million Euros for Young Girl
A 7-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has reached a settlement with a hospital in Dublin, over claims that her condition was caused by medical mistakes during her birth. The cerebral palsy malpractice lawsuit settled for 4.25 million euros, which is the equivalent of over $5.5 million in U.S. dollars. Continued
Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Results in $4.25 Million Verdict Against Hospital in Washington
A Washington jury returned a verdict last week in the amount of $4.25 million for a young girl who developed cerebral palsy as a result of negligence during her delivery at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland. Continued
Health Canada Investigating Botox Side Effects
Health Canada is investigating at least thirteen reports of serious Botox side effects, including five deaths. The Canadian drug regulators indicate that the reactions were likely caused by the botulinum toxin contained in Botox injections spreading to other parts of the patient’s body. Continued
Botox User Deaths Lead to Lawsuits
A lawsuit has been filed in the Superior Court of California on behalf of 15 individuals who allege that severe and fatal injuries were caused by Botox treatments. The injections were administered for a variety of purposes, including during cosmetic medical procedures and “off-label” to treat cerebral palsy and other medical conditions. Continued
Botox Lawsuits
Botox injections, which are commonly used for cosmetic procedures or “off-label” to treat conditions such cerebral palsy, have been associated with severe and potentially fatal reactions. Continued
