Klutschkowski v. PeaceHealth

Medical Malpractice

Case: Klutschkowski v. PeaceHealth, 354 Or. 150, 311 P.3d 461 (2013).

Synopsis: Parents brought an action against Oregon Medical Group to recover for brachial plexus injury sustained by their child as a result of complications occurring during birth. Judge Rasmussen entered judgment on a jury verdict in favor of parents in the amount of $1.93 million. Oregon medical group appealed. The Oregon Supreme Court affirmed the judgment.

Link to Oregon Supreme Court Case