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Settlement Reached in Case of Newborn Burned By Malfunctioning Respirator/Humidifier

Jean Martin
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Posted by Jean MartinNovember 21, 2008 2:48 PM
Tags: children, injured children, defective products, medical malpractice
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In the winter of 2007, a newborn suffered severe and permanent injuries, including disfiguring burns, as a result of malfunctioning respirator and humidifier. Thermal burn resulted in air so hot that it melted the plastic tubing to the baby's nose. Lawyers for the family today announced that a settlement had been reached in the case for $18.5 million.

This is a terrific result. Children are our most precious resource and deserve the best protection and the utmost care. It is truly tragic when something so horrific happens to a child, especially a newborn. I am happy to hear that the negligent defendants did the right thing and settled this case without having the family go through a lengthy and arduous lawsuit.

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