Blackpool Victoria Hospital pays out £15m as it failed to give antibiotics to mother and baby

It was one of a number of failings found during a High Court hearing into the care of the child - known as ABJ - and his mother in a case dating back to 2008

Oct 16, 2024

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First published on 12 September, 2024

The family of a young boy who sustained complex injuries at birth will receive a £15m pay out from Blackpool's hospital trust.

Known as ABJ to protect his identity he was born at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in 2008.

His mother was admitted multiple times to the Vic while pregnant complaining of vomiting and bleeding.

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