Snyder Ex Rel. Snyder v. Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C.

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Shelley M. Snyder, mother of the plaintiff, Brianna D. Snyder, became pregnant with Brianna in 1992. Shelley’s obstetrician was defendant David H. Weir, M.D., an employee of defendant Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. (hereinafter referred to as “COG”). Defendants Lawrence R. Jones, M.D., and John H. Schulte, M.D., were also employees of COG.

Shelley was pregnant for the second time and had suffered from preeclampsia during her first pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a condition in pregnant women which is generally evidenced by elevated blood pressure, protein in the…