CHICAGO — Two parents are suing Dr. Joseph Thomas, Advocate Healthcare Network and Advocate Trinity Hospital for alleged negligence and for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Ariana Williams and Brandon Steels filed a complaint on Aug. 10 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging the defendants failed to provide Williams and her child with proper medical care during child birth.
According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege the defendants used excessive traction when assisting Williams as she gave birth.
The plaintiffs seek judgment against the defendants in an amount greater than $50,000. They are represented by Nicholas T. Motherway of Motherway & Napleton LLP in Chicago.
Cook County Circuit Court case number 2017L008130