CULTURE of DEATH:Family awarded $23.5 million for 'wrongful birth'

TAMPA - From the moment their son was born, Amara and Daniel Estrada knew he would suffer. Baby Aiden had webbed toes,a cleft palate,low-set ears, a small head and genitals so tiny doctors had a tough time determining his gender.The Estradas turned to the University of South Florida's chief geneticist for answers.Dr. Boris Kousseff couldn't pinpoint a specific diagnosis but told the couple their future pregnancies should produce healthy children.On Nov. 18, 2004, Caleb Estrada came into the world with nearly the same birth defects as his brother.His devastated parents sued the doctor and university for his "wrongful birth."On Monday,a jury awarded $23.5-million to the Estradas,
who said they would have terminated the pregnancy or adopted if they had known of the risk for the genetic disorder's reoccurrence.The Estradas are guaranteed only $200,000.Because USF is a government entity protected by sovereign immunity,the couple must ask the state Legislature to pass a claims bill granting them the remainder of the verdict."It's going to be a long road,but I'm glad this part is over,"said a tearful Amara Estrada,36.
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