Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Doe, a twin who was born at 34 weeks gestation, had difficulty breathing shortly after his birth. During four intubation attempts performed when he was 9 hours old, he suffered a torn vocal cord and other injuries to his airway. He required a tracheotomy and spent 21 months in the hospital.

Doe and his parents filed suit against the University of Washington Medical Center, the University of Washington, and the state of Washington, alleging negligent intubation.

The jury awarded $6 million.

Citation: Doe v. Univ. of Wash. Med. Ctr., No. 2016-2-11790-2 (Wash. Super. Ct. King Cty. June 14, 2021).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Tyler Goldberg-Hoss, Anthony A. Russo, and AAJ member Carl-Erich Kruse, all of Seattle.