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£5mn for brain damaged baby

Compensation of £5mn has been paid to the mother of a girl who was born severely disabled. The baby was starved of oxygen in the womb. The NHS Trust admitted liability and settled out of court. The girl has severe brain damage and cerebral palsy.

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