A couple from Cork bring a High Court lawsuit against the Health Service Executive (HSE) following the death of their baby, George, two days after he is born at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH). The reports say George dies in the arms of his parents on 21 December 2022. His funeral takes place on Christmas Eve. According to one account, the parents had concerns during the pregnancy, including reduced fetal movement and no movement observed from the baby during an ultrasound scan. They are reportedly reassured at the time that there is no issue requiring concern. Other reporting focuses on the fact of the legal action, stating that the couple are suing the HSE over the circumstances surrounding their child’s death. All accounts describe the case as involving alleged failures connected to maternity care leading up to and around the birth, with the parents seeking legal redress. The details of the court claim and the HSE’s response are not provided in the supplied excerpts.
Cork couple sue HSE over death of baby two days after birth at CUMH
A couple from Cork bring a High Court lawsuit against the Health Service Executive (HSE) following the death of their baby, George, two days after he is born at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUM...
- A Cork couple sue the HSE in the High Court over the death of their baby, George.
- George dies two days after being born at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH).
- The baby’s death occurs on 21 December 2022, with his funeral held on Christmas Eve.
- The parents report having pregnancy concerns, including reduced fetal movement.
- One report says they are reassured after an ultrasound scan shows no movement.
Baby George Duggan died in the arms of his parents on December 21, 2022 and his funeral was held on Christmas Eve
4 hours agoA couple whose baby died two days after he was born at Cork University Maternity Hospital has sued the HSE in the High Court
4 hours agoGeorge’s parents were concerned about fetal movement and that there was no movement from the baby during ultrasound scan, but they were reassured there was no issue to be concerned about
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