Date: 10-21-2011

Case Style: Kimberly VanSlembrouck v. Dr. Andrew Helperin

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Judge: Rudy Nichols

Court: Circuit Court, Oakland County, Michigan

Plaintiff's Attorney: Geoffrey Fieger

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Description: Kimberly VanSlembrouck, individually and as next friend of Markell VanSlembrouck, a minor, sued Dr. Andrew Helperin on a medical negligence (medical malpractice) theory claiming that her child suffered brain damage and a broken clavicle and is a quadriplegic, requiring around-the-clock care. Plaintiff claimed that Dr. Helperin should have preformed a C-section to deliver her child rather and attempt a vaginal delivery.

Defendant denied wrongdoing and claimed that Markell's problems were genetic in nature and not the result of substandard care.

Outcome: Plaintiffs' verdict for $130 million.

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