Lopez v. Northwestern Memorial Hospital

This medical malpractice action was brought against defendants Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Michael Socol and Dr. Jennifer Chan regarding the labor of plaintiff Hilaria Lopez and the delivery of her infant, the late Giselle Lopez. Hilaria and the deceased infant’s father, Roberto De Leon, also filed claims under the Wrongful Death and Survival Acts. Following a trial, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of the defendants. Plaintiffs now appeal.

The record on appeal discloses the following facts. Hilaria and Roberto arrived at Northwestern at approximately 7 a.m. on December 25, 1999.…