Historic Case Result Spotlight
Spiros Law Obtains Record-Breaking $40 Million Jury Verdict for Family in Birth Injury Case
The largest medical malpractice verdict in Illinois history outside of Cook County.
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After their child suffered devastating injuries during childbirth due to medical negligence, a family turned to Spiros Law, a team of experienced Illinois personal injury lawyers and Illinois litigators, for answers and accountability. From the very beginning of this child birth injury lawsuit, our attorneys took the time to listen to the family’s story and fully understand the lifelong challenges their child would face.
A comprehensive review of the medical records and delivery circumstances confirmed that preventable errors caused permanent harm and that the family deserved justice, accountability, and long-term financial support. The injuries left their daughter with lasting disabilities, placing immense emotional and financial strain on the entire family.
Throughout the case, our Illinois litigators managed every aspect of the legal process—from investigation and expert testimony to trial preparation—so the parents could focus on caring for their child. Partnering with Levin & Perconti, our team pursued the case aggressively, holding the responsible medical providers accountable through the civil justice system.
Ultimately, a jury in Coles County, Illinois returned a $40,000,000 birth injury verdict, the largest medical malpractice verdict ever recorded in the county and the largest outside of Cook County. This historic result ensures critical resources for lifelong medical care, therapy, and support, and stands as a powerful example of how skilled Illinois personal injury lawyers can achieve meaningful results in complex birth injury cases.
The Case at a Glance
The Coles County jury took less than three hours to return this historic decision against Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and an attending nurse. The lawsuit, aggressively prosecuted by Spiros Law partner Miranda L. Soucie alongside our co-counsel, marks a landmark shift in downstate Illinois medical malpractice litigation.
Factual Background: A Preventable Delivery Delay
In May 2003, Jaime Campbell was 40 weeks pregnant when she arrived at the hospital in the early hours of the morning suffering from severe abdominal pain, advanced cramping, and active bleeding. These clinical signs pointed directly to a placental abruption—a dangerous medical emergency requiring immediate delivery.
Instead of executing an emergency C-section, hospital nursing staff delayed summoning the attending doctor. Because of this critical delay, the newborn, Kiera Campbell, suffered prolonged oxygen deprivation, leaving her with permanent, life-altering brain injuries, a chronic seizure disorder, and mild cerebral palsy.
“Thanks to the tireless work of Kiera’s parents and her own hard work and perseverance, she has accomplished so much more than was expected. The jurors understood the immense emotional distress and permanent cognitive damages this family has endured due to birth injuries that were entirely preventable.”
— Miranda L. Soucie, Partner at Spiros Law
The 15-Year Legal Fight Against a $3M Settlement Offer
The lawsuit was first initiated 15 years prior to the trial. Throughout the extended litigation process, the defense minimized Kiera’s long-term cognitive damage and extended a final $3,000,000 settlement offer before trial. Knowing that Kiera’s executive brain function and memory deficits would permanently restrict her independence, the trial team rejected the offer to seek complete justice before a jury.
How the $40,000,000 Damages Award Was Structured
The jury’s historic compensatory package explicitly covers the profound lifetime economic and emotional impact of Kiera’s injuries:
| Damages Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Future Disability | $20,000,000 |
| Future Caretaking Expenses | $5,000,000 |
| Past Disability | $5,000,000 |
| Future Emotional Distress | $4,750,000 |
| Future Lost Earnings | $4,000,000 |
| Past Emotional Distress | $750,000 |
| Past Pain and Suffering | $500,000 |
| Total Jury Verdict | $40,000,000 |
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At Spiros Law, we are proud to represent families in serious child birth injury lawsuits involving medical negligence and life-altering harm. If your family has been affected by a birth injury or medical error, our team is here to help you understand your legal options.
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Case Results
The Spiros Law offers an elite team of injury attorneys & litigators that approach every case with skill and determination. Our team consistently secures significant outcomes, helping clients recover maximum compensation. Highlights from other medical malpractice payout amounts for past clients include:
$9,842,900 – Medical Malpractice Settlement for Family of Infant
An 11-month-old male suffered a severe subdural hematoma, extensive internal bleeding, and retinal hemorrhaging, requiring an emergency craniotomy. This award represents the second-largest verdict in Vermilion County history.
$825,000 – Medical Malpractice Settlement for Family of Baby
A 22-month-old infant in the NICU suffered a hypoxic brain injury after removing his mechanical ventilation without timely nurse intervention. Due to severe neurological damage, life support was later withdrawn. The child had been hospitalized for complications related to a congenital genetic condition requiring mechanical ventilation.
$700,000 – Birth Injury Settlement Due to Infant Fatality
A woman undergoing labor induction was administered Cytotec and Pitocin without proper risk assessment or completion of a biophysical profile. After Pitocin was re-administered, the infant experienced severe fetal distress during delivery and passed away two days later.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Let me start by saying 5 stars are not enough to rate this law firm! It was a great honor working with Danielle Cain and Christy Ashley on my son’s injury case. Danielle and her team are very professional, informative and worked relentlessly to get my son the compensation he deserved! Thank you, Danielle and the whole Spiros team, for a fight well fought!
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I can’t say enough about Spiro law. They were very helpful through every step of the process and didn’t let my son go without justice. I highly recommend this firm!!
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My family and I are very satisfied with Spiros Law. The team provides legal services distinguished by professionalism, care and a passion for advocating for the interests of clients.
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I cannot say enough about how wonderful Danielle, Christy and everyone at the firm have been to our family. I had actually selected them due to their great reviews from other clients. I can see why they had so many great reviews. They saw us through a horrible time for our family and helped us recover. They actually cared about our family. They provided the highest levels of communication, professional and personal care. Awesome work. Thank you all so much.
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Disclaimer: The case results listed on this page are for informational purposes only. Every personal injury case is unique, and past outcomes do not guarantee or predict similar results in future cases. The value and outcome of your claim will depend on the specific facts, evidence, and circumstances involved. To understand what your case may be worth, please contact Spiros Law for a free consultation.
