Infant suffers brachial plexus injury during induced labor – $850,000 Settlement 
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Published: May 9, 2011
Tags: Medical Malpractice
On Nov. 30, 2008, plaintiff was admitted into the hospital for elective induction of labor and vaginal delivery. On Dec. 1, pitocin was started and plaintiff’s membranes were artificially ruptured. A few hours later plaintiff was fully dilated and ordered to begin pushing.
During delivery, the baby’s head was delivered but shoulder dystocia was encountered. Plaintiff ...
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