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Getting it wrong can be expensive

Tort – damages – quantum
Batchelor v Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon Health Authority.

30 September 2003.
Baby suffered brain damage by suffocating during birth. The mother’s labour had to be induced, and during the birth negligent medical staff failed to realise the claimant’s mother was experiencing difficulties. As a result of the suffocation the claimant now suffers from cerebral palsy, severe learning difficulties and epilepsy.
The hospital admitted liability and agreed to pay a settlement of £3,400,000.