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Please E-mail suggested additions, comments and/or corrections to Kent@MoreLaw.Com. Date: 04-19-2004 Case Style: Spencer Sapp v. Baptist Hospital East and Dr. Maria Schweichler Case Number: Unknown Judge: Unknown Court: Jefferson County, Kentucky Plaintiff's Attorney: Larry B. Franklin of Franklin and Hance, P.S.C., Lousiville, Kentucky Defendant's Attorney: W. Kennedy Simpson of Thompson Miller & Simpson, PLC, Louisville, Kentucky Description: Spencer Sapp and his family claimed that Dr. Maria Schweichler and the nurses and staff at Baptist East Hospital negligently failed to exercise due care during the labor and delivery process with the result that he sustained permanent brain damage and needs constant care. The plaintiffs further claimed that the brain damage that he sustained were the result of avoidable complications caused by medical malpractice during the delivery. Spencer's injuries will necessitate 24 hour a day care for the rest of his life. He is now 5-years-old. Labor was induced on August 28th. Judy Sapp testified that she was given multiple doses of Pitocin (brand name for the generic drug oxytocin). The defendants denied that they were negligent and that the delivery took an unexpected turn at the last minute. Outcome: Plaintiffs' verdict for $27.5 million. Plaintiff's Experts: Unavailable Defendant's Experts: Unavailable Comments: None |
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