Undisclosed County (Mass) Superior Court
Due to an incompetent cervix, a woman gave birth at 25 weeks’ gestation to a baby girl. The child suffered severe brain damage as a result of her prematurity.
In suing, the mother claimed that the Ob/Gyn failed to recommend cervical cerclage despite the fact that the woman had a prior fetal loss due to an incompetent cervix, as well as a previous successful pregnancy with the placement of a prophylactic cerclage. The woman maintained that her child’s injuries would have been avoided had a cerclage been utilized.
The Ob/Gyn contended that the patient’s medical history as described was not consistent with an incompetent cervix. The physician maintained that treatment as provided fell within the standard of care.
- The case settled for $2.6 million.