Wrongful Birth Lawsuit

(Boston, Massachusetts) A 45-year-old local woman, Jennifer Raper, has filed a wrongful birth malpractice lawsuit against two doctors and Planned Parenthood for botching her abortion. An unwanted daughter was born December 7, 2004. Raper is seeking damages to cover child-rearing costs.

Arguably, wrongful birth lawsuits reflect serious cold-heartedness. Imagine being a child knowing that medical incompetence is the sole reason he/she is alive. Couple that with growing up and knowing that your mother wanted to kill you in the womb and filed a lawsuit when it didn't happen.

Although not common, wrongful birth lawsuits, sometimes called "wrongful life" lawsuits, have surfaced in other states. From what I've read, the judicial and legislative communities treat the issue as a hot potato.

Tip: slwlion