Parents Awarded $5 Million in Cerebral Palsy Malpractice Case

The family of a boy who suffered severe neurological damage during his birth will be awarded $5 million in compensation to help pay for his care, under a medical malpractice lawsuit settlement between his parents and the hospital.

In 2001, the boy's parents filed a malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Mitchell Zager and nurse Mary Doran after their son developed cerebral palsy, which they believe was a direct result of the doctor and nurse's negligence and wrongdoing during the delivery.

Dustin Turner, 5, requires around-the-clock care and cannot talk, walk, sit up, or eat on his own.

According to the family's attorney Andrew Meyer, the doctor and nurse present during the delivery did not take action even after the baby exhibited “numerous signs” that he was not receiving enough oxygen.

“It is crystal clear that Dustin would have been a normal, healthy child had he not remained in the environment where he was deprived of oxygen, which the doctor and nurse failed to respond to,” Meyer said.

Do you suspect your child's cerebral palsy was the result of malpractice? Please contact us today to speak with a qualified and caring medical malpractice attorney who can inform you of your legal rights and help you get the compensation you deserve.