$2 Million
B.M. v. Children's Healthcare of California
Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury
Attorneys:
Mike Arias
Case Synopsis
In this tragic medical malpractice case, Arias Sanguinetti represented a newborn and his mother after a doctor’s failure to properly treat jaundice led to catastrophic injury. Baby M was born with elevated bilirubin levels—a common and treatable condition—but the doctor neglected to take the appropriate steps to monitor and treat the issue. Despite clear medical standards and knowledge that untreated bilirubin can cause irreversible harm, care was delayed. As a result, Baby M developed kernicterus, a devastating form of brain damage. He will require around-the-clock medical, therapeutic, and attendant care for the rest of his life. The case settled for the full $2 million policy limit. This resolution underscores the critical importance of diligent neonatal care—and the devastating consequences when medical professionals fail to act. No family should have to endure what Baby M’s has, and this result ensures resources for the care he will need for life.
"When a common, treatable condition goes mismanaged, the consequences can be lifelong. We secured a full $2 million policy settlement to ensure Baby M gets the care he needs—and to reaffirm that medical trust must not be breached.”
