Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Doe, 34, was admitted to a hospital, experiencing signs of placental abruption and preeclampsia. Although the fetal monitor allegedly revealed signs of distress, no action was taken to promptly deliver Doe’s baby, who later died in the womb. That night, Doe experienced hypertension and later developed HELLP syndrome. The child was subsequently delivered, and Doe suffered a stroke. She now experiences balance, cognitive, and physical issues and cannot return to her job, at which she had earned $32,000 annually.

Doe sued an obstetrician and the hospital, alleging her baby’s wrongful death resulted from failure to perform a prompt delivery. The plaintiff also alleged the defendants had failed to treat her elevated blood pressure.

The parties reached a $3 million structured settlement.

Citation: Doe v. Roe, Undisclosed Dkt. No. (Confidential Jxn. and Ct. Nov. 2019).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members William Kildruff and W. Randolph Robins Jr. both of Richmond, Va.