Legal Opinion
Ruben Trevino v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided November 28, 1986No. 85-4136PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SNEED, Circuit Judge:
Sophia Trevino and her parents sued the United States for medical malpractice, pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2674, arising from the negligent treatment given to Sophia’s mother during Sophia’s birth. The government concedes liability but appeals the award of over $6.3 million in damages. We modify in part, reverse in part, and remand.
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FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW
On November 3, 1981, Rachael Trevino gave birth to Sophia at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington (Madigan). During labor, Rachael suffered from a condition…
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