£4mn settlement against Harley Street obstetrician

The parents of a disabled child have received a £4mn settlement in a claim against a Harley Street obstetrician. The child was born prematurely with cerebral palsy.The parents alleged that the obstetrician was negligent in failing to order steroids for the mother when she was admitted to hospital. The obstetrician denied liability. The child is fully dependent on others for his care and has to use a wheelchair. The claim was settled without an admission of liability.