Rodezno, Jacqueline, Administratrix of the Estate Et Al v. Greenwich Hospital Et Al

Case Background

On August 21, 2017, Jacqueline Rodezno initiated a medical malpractice lawsuit against Greenwich Hospital for the wrongful death of her unborn baby, which she attributed to the hospital's negligence. The case was presented to the Connecticut Superior Court, Stamford Division, where Judges Kenneth Povodator, Robert Genuario, Robert Golger, Sheila Ozalis, William Clark, and Yamini Menon presided. [Case number: FST-CV17-6033083-S]

Cause

Greenwich Hospital, also known as Women's Health at Greenwich Hospital, was located at 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, Connecticut. It provided medical services, including obstetrical care. Greenwich is affiliated with Northeast Medical Group. Annette Bond, MD, and Diana Adams, MD, were agents or employees of Greenwich Hospital and acted within their authority. On or around December 1, 2014, Greenwich Hospital began providing ongoing medical care to Jacqueline Rodezno for her pregnancy and to assist with the delivery of her baby. On or about May 29, 2015, Jacqueline Rodezno went to Greenwich Hospital with complaints of full-body itching lasting two days. She was diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and prescribed ursodiol. Later, bile acid levels returned to normal, leading to the discontinuation of ursodiol. Despite rising transaminases and persistent itching, the medical team did not restart ursodiol until around June 17, 2015. On June 21, 2015, Jacqueline Rodezno delivered a stillborn baby girl named Sarai Santiago at Greenwich Hospital. On May 1, 2017, Jacqueline Rodezno was officially appointed Administratrix of the estate of her deceased child by the Probate Court, District of Greenwich.

Injury

As a result of the Defendant’s negligence, Sarai Santiago experienced complications from cholestasis and subsequently died. Her wrongful death caused the Plaintiff great emotional distress.

Damages

Due to the Defendant’s negligence, Sarai Santiago’s ability to engage in life’s activities was permanently destroyed. Additionally, as a result of Defendant’s carelessness, Plaintiff Jacqueline Rodezno, Administratrix of the estate, incurred funeral and burial costs. The Defendan