The Regents of the University of California Sued as a Result of a UCSF Benioff Children's Physicians' (UBCP) Partner Physician's Alleged Medical Malpractice in Providing Prenatal Care to a Bay Area Mother to Be After Delivery of a Full-Term Infant with Severe Birth Defects Missed on a Targeted Ultrasound Examination Performed at a Los Gatos' Obstetrician's Office
REDWOOD CITY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 22, 2024 / The Regents of the University of California are facing a lawsuit due to alleged medical malpractice in prenatal care, resulting in severe birth defects. The suit, filed by a Bay Area mother, also implicates a partner physician from UCSF Benioff Children's Physicians' (UBCP).
"Baby ROCCO was born with a birth defect, and he and his family are forever gravely impacted by this diagnosed condition called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) as well as quadriplegic cerebral palsy, both of which are incurable, non-progressive conditions that will nevertheless cause lifelong disability and special needs for a lifetime of care. Plaintiffs question why Baby ROCCO was born into this world when modern medicine - 23 years into the 21st Century - has well-educated and well-trained licensed healthcare practitioners and easy accessibility to the necessary medical devices to avoid this life. While deeply sad, but patently true - had MONICA been given any information whatsoever that her unborn son then had any sort of fetal anomaly as early as May 5, 2023 [18 weeks, 2 days gestational age], or as soon thereafter when given adequate information and advice from a board certified OB/GYN (obstetrician gynecologist) and/or more likely, an MFM (Maternal Fetal Medicine), to make an informed decision [her body, her choice to keep or terminate], she would have elected to have a second-trimester surgical abortion for pregnancy termination due to fetal anomalies."
This lawsuit was filed on July 15, 2024, in the Alameda County Superior Court against healthcare providers, including the Regents of the University of California, for alleged medical malpractice in the prenatal care of Monica Ramos and her child, Baby Rocco. The lawsuit cites negligence, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty, among other claims. It raises concerns about quality of care, billing irregularities, and ultrasound handling. Named defendants have been served with the Summons and Complaint.
For further information, see the following resources:
Register of actions at Alameda County Superior Court
https://eportal.alameda.courts.ca.gov/?q=node/388.
UCSF Benioff Children's Physicians' (UBCP) Partner Physician
https://www.ubcp.org/.
The law firm representing the plaintiffs, Haberkorn & Associates, can be reached at https://www.matthewhaberkorn.com.
Tel: 650-268-8378
Email: matthewhaberkorn@mac.com
SOURCE: Haberkorn & Associates
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