Ohio State University Medical Center

At the age of 24, Kerri Swain was admitted to the hospital and was recovering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disorder in which the immune system attacks nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. While in the hospital's care, Swain's brain was damaged; her parents accused her doctors of ignoring signs of respiratory arrest, which cut off oxygen to her brain. Swain can no longer walk or talk and requires 24-hour nursing care for the rest of her life. Her family filed a lawsuit against Ohio State University Medical Center seeking $10 million for medical malpractice. Last year, Swain's family received a $2 million settlement from her physician. The medical center admitted liability and offered the family $1.7 million in damages plus $250,000 for pain and suffering. Recently, Ohio State University Medical Center agreed to settle the malpractice lawsuit; the terms of the agreement were not disclosed. (Aug-04-06) [AKRON BEAKON JOURNAL]

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