Sommers Schwartz Attorney Listed in Michigan Lawyer's Weekly #5 on the List of Top Settlements of 2006

#5 Birth trauma med-mal suit gets $4.8M settlement
Infant's airway not cleared for more than 15 minutes

The minor plaintiff was delivered by nurses. His airway, which was obstructed by meconium, was not cleared for 15 to

17 minutes resulting in severe brain bleeding, seizures and permanent neurologic injuries.

The matter settled for $4.8 million.

The key to winning, plaintiff's counsel noted, was mock trying the case to identify strengths and weaknesses in the case.

Type of action: Medical malpractice; birth trauma
Type of injuries: Severe cerebral palsy
Name of case: Confidential
Court/case no./date: Confidential; July 2006
Name of judge: Confidential
Settlement amount: $4.8 million
Allocation of fault:Two defendant physicians were dismissed as part of the hospital settlement
Attorneys for the plaintiff(s): R. Scott Weidenfeller and Cynthia Husarchik
Attorney for the defendant(s): Withheld
Name/city of most helpful experts: Anita Davellis, R.N., Chicago
Insurance carrier(s): Confidential

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