Disabled girl's 5m pay-out bid

Published : 13 Nov 2009 12:47:26

The parents of a one-year-old girl born with cerebral palsy say medical negligence led to the condition and are calling for compensation.Vicky Higgins and Jimmy Hanson, from Morthoe in north Devon, say their daughter Ruby will need a lifetime of care which could cost £5m. They blame North Devon District Hospital for complications following a 30-hour labour. A hospital investigation found that there had been delays in the delivery. .... read more