$5.75M Court Settlement In UC California Brain Damage Lawsuit
Medical malpractice lawsuit vs University of California settled. Personal injury attorney claims staff responsible for child’s brain injury. Judge ok’s deal.
The plaintiff, Cannon Hoops was born at the UC Davis Medical Center on December 1, 2004, and suffered brain injuries during the delivery. Doctors and medical staff were blamed for the incident, which has resulted in a $5.75 million out of court settlement. A Sacramento judge approved the settlement on Friday.
Personal injury attorney Bruce Fagel, a lawyer for Cannon Hoops’ parents, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit claiming University of California Davis medical staff were responsible for injuries that resulted in the child developing cerebral palsy and brain damage.
Attorneys for the University of California Board of Regents have stated that this is the largest medical malpractice settlement that the California university system has paid to settle a lawsuit to date. Attorneys for the board refused to comment on the settlement.
Personal Injury Attorney in Case:
Dr. Bruce Fagel & Associates
California Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Phone: (800) 541-9376
Website: http://www.fagellaw.com
Dr. Fagel is both an attorney and physician. Dr. Bruce Fagel & Associates represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases in the states of California and Nevada.
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