$3.3 million verdict

 

Marcus Butler is now 15 years old. His mother, Wanda Butler, for 15 years had been suspicious that something went wrong during his delivery. Marcus was a twin and his brother was born perfectly normal. The obstetrician, Adolph Harper, had always reassured her that cerebral palsy is sometimes a complication of any delivery.

 

It was during a meeting with a medical malpractice attorney from Elk & Elk that Wanda Butler learned that cerebral palsy is not normal and often times caused by the negligence of the obstetrician.

According to an Elk & Elk Attorney, “Once we looked into it, Butler’s case was a very strong case.” Butler had delivered three other children before the twins without complications. An ultrasound showed the twins could be delivered without complications, and a C-section that was scheduled was cancelled. The first twin, Maurice, was delivered, and then it was discovered that Marcus was breech. Harper was not successful in repositioning Marcus, and a C-section was ordered.

 

According to testimony, the unborn infant suffered brain damage due to the lack of oxygen which was a direct result of the doctor’s delay and a crossed umbilical cord. The jury voted 7-1 that the brain injury was due to Harper’s negligence.

 

Today, Marcus functions at the level of a three year old and attends special education classes at North High School.

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