The Latest: Feds withdraw appeal in forceps injury suit
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on the federal government withdrawing an appeal of a lawsuit brought by the parents of a Pennsylvania boy left disabled from brain injuries caused by the use of forceps during his birth (all times local):
6:50 p.m.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says it's withdrawing an appeal, and will pay $42 million to the parents of a young Pennsylvania boy left disabled from brain injuries caused by the use of forceps during his birth.
U.S. Attorney David J. Freed says in a statement Thursday it was determined the appeal shouldn't proceed. He says his office wishes "nothing but the best for the minor child and his parents.