Date: 10-08-2011

Case Style: Jane Doe v. Dr. Michael R. Burt

Case Number:

Judge: John Feick

Court: Circuit Court, Delaware County, Indiana

Plaintiff's Attorney: David L. Llewellyn

Defendant's Attorney: Benjamin Ice and Edward L. Murphy, Jr.

Description: The mother of a boy born in Muncie, Indiana sued Dr. Michael R. Burt on a medical negligence battery theory claiming that she circumcised her son without her permission. She claimed that she did not want her child circumcised, saying her family believed in "genital integrity is a basic human right." She sought $400,000 on behalf of herself and her son.

Defendant admitted fault but contested damages.

Outcome: Defendant's verdict.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Defendant's Experts:

Comments: Editor's Note: The lack of consent to perform a medical procedure constitutes a battery at law and is actionable.