A boy who was left severely brain damaged because of substandard medical care may be awarded up to £12m compensation.
Toby Hart, from Bedale, was born at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton in 2006. An abnormal heart rate was picked up during the delivery but doctors failed to act.
He was born 25 minutes later than he should have been, during which time his brain was starved of oxygen.
Because of this, he has been left severely disabled. He suffers from cerebral palsy, epilepsy, is blind, has learning disabilities and will require 24-hour care for the rest of his life.
A High Court judge has now approved the settlement made between his family and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Toby will receive an initial lump sum of £2m, and an extra £490,000 per year for the rest of his life, up to a total of £12m.
A spokeswoman for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “We are sorry that the care afforded to Mrs Hart and to Toby fell below an acceptable standard and that Toby suffered very substantial injuries as a result.
“The Trust acknowledges that no amount of money can compensate adequately for the damage suffered but it is hoped at least that the agreed sum will give some financial security and provide for Toby’s needs now and in the future.”
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