Eighteen Million for Birth Injury Verdict | Raleigh News

A Wake County jury just delivered a record-shattering $18.2 million verdict in a medical malpractice case tied to a 2019 birth injury. The baby, Naqah Lake, suffered permanent nerve damage to his left arm due to improper delivery techniques by a WakeMed resident doctor. His mother, Laurel Browne, fought for justice, highlighting the lifelong challenges Naqah now faces. This verdict, the largest ever for this type of birth injury, signals clear negligence and sends a powerful message: families shouldn’t hesitate to pursue accountability, and doctors must uphold the highest standards — because preventable errors can leave lasting, devastating scars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ddc59c6d25d5128