Florida jury awards $2M after radiologist's ultrasound misinterpretation linked to stillbirth

Florida jury awards $2M after radiologist's misinterpretation of a 20-week fetal ultrasound missed a severe facial cleft, contributing to stillbirth. The parents argued that early detection would have transferred care from a midwife to an OB, preventing preeclampsia complication…

• The sonographer noted difficulty visualizing the face, nose, and lips, but the radiologist did not report any facial or oral abnormalities.
• The missed diagnosis allegedly prevented transfer of care from a midwife to an obstetrician, which may have altered the outcome of the pregnancy.
• The radiology group did not settle and argued that the midwife was responsible, but the jury sided with the plaintiffs.

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