The Wilcoxson-Bey family filed suit against Providence Hospital, arguing that they lost one twin, and the other suffered severe brain damage, because of their treaters' failure to adequately monitor the twins' intrauterine development. The twin fetuses shared a single amniotic sac, raising a high risk of complications--usually involving entanglement of the umbilical cords. A judge heard the case without a jury at the request of both parties and ultimately found in favor of the family. The Court of Appeals reversed his decision, holding that he had based it on evidence of causation that was too speculative.
EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS DECISION HAS BEEN REVERSED ON APPEAL. REFER TO JUNE, 2009 ENTRY DESCRIBING THE HIGH COURT'S OPINION






