Cockrum v. Baumgartner

Supreme Court of Illinois · Decided 1983-02-18

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JUSTICE WARD delivered the opinion of the court: This appeal concerns the extent of the damages that may be recovered in a malpractice action based on a so-called “wrongful pregnancy” or “wrongful birth.” The issue was raised in two medical malpractice suits that were consolidated on appeal from the circuit court of Cook County to the appellate court. In both c…

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