Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida must pay $4 million in damages for injuries suffered by Jordan Preshong Brown during birth more than 11 years ago. The money from the “staunchly defended” case will help to ensure that Jordan’s future needs are met, said the family’s medical attorney.

Jordan suffered permanent brain damage and now lives with mental retardation and cerebral palsy. The family’s lawsuit argued that the brain damage was caused when Jordan was in distress but an emergency Cesarean section was delayed by several hours because of problems securing an operating room.

The jury found the hospital negligent in Jordan’s care. Individual doctors previously settled with the family.

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