Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County v. Acanda

WELLS, Judge.

The Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, Jackson Memorial Hospital’s governing body, appeals from a final judgment finding that the hospital was liable for the death of premature infant, Ryan Rodriguez, and from an order denying the hospital’s motions for a mistrial, directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding verdict, and new trial. On the following brief analysis, we affirm.

Odette Acanda, Ryan’s mother, was seven months pregnant when her doctor sent her to Jackson, concerned that her amniotic fluid levels were low. Acanda delivered Ryan nearly two months early. Five days…