Federal Government Reaches $5 Million Settlement For Child’s Injuries In New York

Mealey's (April 6, 2020, 7:18 PM EDT) -- NEW YORK — A mother who alleged that the failure of health care providers, including a federally funded facility, to properly treat her daughter’s esophageal and respiratory problems led to serious cognitive and physical injuries reached a $5 million settlement with the federal government.  The agreement was filed in a New York federal court on March 25 (S.B., et al. v. United States, et al., No. 16-8038, S.D. N.Y.)....