A six-year-old girl who sued over a shoulder injury allegedly suffered at birth has settled her High Court action against the National Maternity Hospital for €400,000. It was claimed that Alice suffered a brachial plexus injury to her left shoulder and now has a shoulder condition known as Erb’s Palsy. It was further claimed that during the labour an alleged incorrect determination was made of the position of the baby. Further efforts should have been made to overcome the shoulder dystocia instead of taking the action of applying traction, it was alleged. Dr O’Mahony said Alice is doing well under the care of very supportive parents.

Source: The Irish Times January 29, 2020 14:15 UTC