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Erb’s Palsy claim against doctors moves forward in court. N.R. v. Northwell Health, Inc. 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 50123 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2023)

In a complex legal battle involving North Shore University Hospital and associated medical professionals, a family sought justice for alleged medical malpractice during childbirth in 2016. The lawsuit accused the healthcare providers of negligence that reportedly led to severe birth injuries, including Erb’s Palsy. Erb’s palsy is a form of…

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Lawsuit concerning Erb’s palsy and episiotomy complications during labor. J. G. v. Michael Ihemaguba, M.D. 2016 N.Y. Slip Op. 30899 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2016)

The case centers around the medical decisions made by doctors at St. Barnabas Hospital and their associated OB/GYN practice and shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia is a birth complication where the baby’s shoulders get stuck inside the mother’s pelvis after the head has been delivered. This can occur during vaginal birth…

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