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Six-Year-Old Wins $18M Verdict | Durham News
A jury in Wake County just delivered a stunning $18 million verdict to a six-year-old boy and his mother after finding a doctor negligent during a traumatic birth that left the child with lifelong Erb’s palsy. The jury awarded $17.7 million to the child for non-economic damages and $500,000 to the mother — though a judge may slash the total under North Carolina’s medical malpractice cap unless gross negligence is proven. The boy’s arm was permanently damaged when his shoulder got stuck during delivery, forcing him to rely on others for daily tasks and endure emotional struggles. Doctors and…
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