Brittany S. Gobble Et Al V. Bristol Gynecology And Obstetrics, P.C. Et Al

Case Background

On May 12, 2022, Plaintiff Brittany S. Gobble and Benjamin T. Gobble and filed a Medical malpractice lawsuit in the United States District Court, Tennessee Eastern(Case number: 2:22cv51). Magistrate Judge Cynthia R Wyrick presided over this case.

Cause

In 2020, Brittany Gobble received prenatal care from Bristol Gynecology and Obstetrics, P.C., primarily under Dr. Russell’s care. During her pregnancy, she developed gestational diabetes, requiring insulin treatment. In January 2021, she began experiencing symptoms of preeclampsia, including severe headaches and elevated blood pressure exceeding 160 systolic. She was hospitalized at Bristol Regional Medical Center on January 16-17, 2021. Dr. Akin treated her with Fioricet for headaches and labetalol for hypertension. Despite concerning symptoms, such as an elevated protein/creatinine ratio and a low amniotic fluid index of 6.5, Dr. Akin approved her discharge on January 17. The following day, Dr. Russell examined her. He noted 80% effacement, 2cm dilation, and continued elevated blood pressure of 149/88, despite her being on labetalol.

Injuries

On the day of delivery, Brittany reported absent fetal movement and persistent high blood pressure of 150/105, despite medication. Upon arrival at the hospital, fetal monitoring revealed a declining heart rate, necessitating an emergency C-section. The infant, OLG, was born without a heartbeat and required immediate resuscitation and intubation. She suffered severe hypoxic brain injury and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, which requi