Lawyers at DBMS successfully litigate a wide variety of civil cases and argue appeals in some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the country.
Professional Liability
Fjeldheim v. Defendant Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Client:
Synopsis:Defendant Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Outcome:Defense Verdict
Minor plaintiff was affected with severe cerebral palsy, pervasive development disorder and autism. Plaintiff claimed that defendant obstetrician failed to respond to vaginal bleeding reported by the mother in the week prior to delivery.
Defense contended that bleeding was not significant and not related to child’s injuries, which were caused by an unknown prenatal event or prematurity.
Plaintiff sought $12-15 million. The jury returned a defense verdict.