This was a medical malpractice case involving a negligently performed dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure following the loss of a pregnancy. It was alleged and established that the procedure fell below the applicable standard of care, resulting in permanent reproductive harm that left the plaintiff unable to have children. Despite the limitations imposed by California’s MICRA damages caps, the case was resolved for $450,000, which accounted for both the emotional distress associated with infertility and the future medical costs related to alternative family planning options such as surrogacy.
This case highlights the importance of accountability in medical care and the serious consequences of preventable medical errors.