Mealey's (October 8, 2019, 7:14 AM EDT) -- JOPLIN, Mo. — A Missouri trial court judge entered judgment on a $7.68 million jury award on Sept. 18 for the severe brain injuries a baby suffered when an obstetrician used forceps to deliver him. The award is believed to be a record medical malpractice award for the county (Mary Hunt, et al. v. Freeman Health Systems, et al., No. 17-00332, Mo. Cir., Jasper Co.)....