US Court Convicts Doctor for Wrongful Death in Unprecedented Abortion Case
Baby aborted wins unprecedented wrongful death lawsuit in the US. New Mexico court grants $200,000 in compensation in a medical negligence case.
TL;DR
- The estate of a third-trimester aborted baby won a wrongful death lawsuit in New Mexico, receiving $200,000.
- This is the first time a doctor has been prosecuted and convicted under wrongful death charges for a fetus in New Mexico.
- The court ruled the mother could not give valid informed consent due to methamphetamine use.
- The clinic and doctor failed to follow social assistance protocols and inform the mother about available support.
- The lawsuit was filed by attorney Mike Seibel, specializing in medical negligence cases.