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Andrew and Kathleen Kromphardt v. Mercy Hospital, Dr. Jill Goodman and OB-GYN Associates
Date: 03-22-2022
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Court: District Court, Johnson County, Iowa
Plaintiff's Attorney: Geoffrey Fieger, Matthew Patterson and Jack Beam
Defendant's Attorney: Not Available.
Description:
Iowa City, Iowa personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on medical malpractice negligence theories claiming to have been injured and/or damaged as a direct result of substandard care proved by Defendants during Kathleen's labor and delivery with resulting brain damage to their baby.
They claimed that their newborn suffered permanent brain damage when Dr. Goodman "improperly used forceps and a vacuum, crushing the baby's head†during delivery.
The Plaintiffs claimed that: "As a result of their malpractice by improperly delivering a baby with forceps and a vacuum, and crushing his head, producing permanent brain damage. They not only destroyed the life of the little baby, Scotty, but his entire family who must care for him for the rest of his life."
They claimed that their newborn suffered permanent brain damage when Dr. Goodman "improperly used forceps and a vacuum, crushing the baby's head†during delivery.
The Plaintiffs claimed that: "As a result of their malpractice by improperly delivering a baby with forceps and a vacuum, and crushing his head, producing permanent brain damage. They not only destroyed the life of the little baby, Scotty, but his entire family who must care for him for the rest of his life."
Outcome:
The jury returned a $97.4 million plaintiffs' verdict.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Andrew and Kathleen Kromphardt v. Mercy Hospital, Dr. Jil...?
The outcome was: The jury returned a $97.4 million plaintiffs' verdict.
Which court heard Andrew and Kathleen Kromphardt v. Mercy Hospital, Dr. Jil...?
This case was heard in District Court, Johnson County, Iowa, IA.
Who were the attorneys in Andrew and Kathleen Kromphardt v. Mercy Hospital, Dr. Jil...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Geoffrey Fieger, Matthew Patterson and Jack Beam. Defendant's attorney: Not Available..
When was Andrew and Kathleen Kromphardt v. Mercy Hospital, Dr. Jil... decided?
This case was decided on March 22, 2022.