
Judges are now allowed to award extraordinary damages for ‘wrongful life’ cases
Fox News
A mother was awarded $10 million after receiving negligent reproductive health care. Extraordinary damages can be awarded to cover both the cost of the birth and its ongoing care.
Following a trial in 2020, U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik awarded the child, Sandra, and her parents, Yesenia Pacheco and Luis Lemus, $10 million — $7.5 million for her medical, educational and other expenses, and $2.5 million in damages for her parents.
More Related News