Jomayra Rodriguez Administratrix of the Estate of Adrian Freeman Jr. et al v. Yale New-Haven Health Services Corporation et al

Case Background

The lawsuit was filed on April 12, 2018 by Plaintiffs Omayra Rodriguez, Administratrix of the Estate of Adrian Freeman, Jr., Jomayra Rodriguez and Adrian Freeman in the Connecticut State, Superior Court, New Haven Division (Case number: NNH-CV18-6079678-S) and was presided over by Judge Robert Young. Jomayra Rodriguez, appointed as the administratrix of her deceased son Adrian Freeman Jr.'s estate on October 25, 2017, initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against several prominent medical institutions and professionals.

Injuries

The primary injury in this case was the tragic death of Adrian Freeman Jr., the infant son of Jomayra Rodriguez and Adrian Freeman. This devastating loss occurred allegedly due to medical negligence during Ms. Rodriguez's pregnancy and care. The injury encompassed not only the loss of life but also the physical and emotional trauma experienced by the mother during the pregnancy and delivery process. The injury also extended to the profound grief suffered by both parents. They endured significant psychological distress due to the loss of their child.

Damages

The plaintiffs, Jomayra Rodriguez and Adrian Freeman, sought substantial damages for the wrongful death of their son, Adrian Freeman Jr. They demanded compensation for the medical expenses incurred during Rodriguez's pregnancy, delivery, and any subsequent emergency interventions. The couple also claimed reimbursement for funeral and burial costs for their deceased infant. They pursued damages for the loss of future earnings and financial support that Adrian Freeman Jr. might have provided to his family had he survived. The plaintiffs requested compensation for their emotional distress, pain, and suffering, including the profound grief and psychological trauma resulting from the loss o