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Montco Jury Awards $8M in Lawsuit Over C-Section Gone Wrong

'The damages were consequential because of how much attention [the jury] paid,' said Kline & Specter’s Elia Robertson.

June 15, 2023 at 06:39 PM

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Medical Malpractice

Aleeza Furman

Litigation Reporter

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What You Need to Know

A Montgomery County jury $8 million to a couple in their lawsuit over a cesarean section gone wrong.
The verdict, against Abington Memorial Hospital, was awarded entirely for noneconomic damages.
The plaintiffs' attorney said the jury was swayed by compelling testimony from the plaintiffs.

A Montgomery County jury awarded $8 million to a couple late Wednesday in their lawsuit over a cesarean section gone wrong.

The verdict, which plaintiffs Laura and Randy Rongione won against Abington Memorial Hospital, was awarded entirely on noneconomic damages.

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