Cerebral palsy boy receives £3m

Cerebral palsy boy receives £3m

Damages were awarded by the High Court

A seven-year-old Buckinghamshire boy who was born severely disabled 35 minutes after his healthy twin sister has been granted £3m damages under a High Court settlement.

Cailean Tadden, of Park Avenue, Newport Pagnell, was physically handicapped by cerebral palsy after his birth on 9 October 1995.

Philip Havers QC, for Stoke Mandeville Hospital, expressed regret for "the sub-standard obstetric care which was provided to Cailean and his mother".

"Nothing can turn back the clock, but we hope that the sum which is to be paid will at the very least fully provide for his needs in the future," he said.

Mr Justice Morland, approving the £3m offer by the hospital's NHS trust in settlement of a medical negligence action, said it was a "tragic case".

"Clearly, Cailean is a very lovable boy and has excellent love and care from his parents," the judge said.

Cailean's twin, Megan, did not develop any health problems.