Byrd v. Daus

Johnson, Judge.

This appeal follows a jury verdict in favor of Kevin Daus, M.D., in a medical malpractice action brought by Angela Byrd, individually and as best friend and guardian for Jeffrey A. Byrd, and by the boy’s father, Jeffrey D. Byrd. They sought to recover for injuries sustained in connection with Jeffrey A. Byrd’s birth.

Angela Byrd was admitted to DeKalb Medical Center for induction of labor when her pregnancy had extended one-and-one-half weeks beyond the expected delivery date for her baby. After rupturing the uterine membranes, Byrd was administered the drug Pitocin to stimulate…