JOHNSON V. UNIVERSITY HOSP. OF CLEVELAND
540 N.W.2d 1370 (1989)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Johnson (P) appealed a dismissal of her claim for child rearing
expenses in a wrongful pregnancy action.
FACTS: Johnson (P) filed an action against University (D) alleging that they performed a
negligent tubal ligation for sterilization purposes. P requested damages for pain and
suffering from the pregnancy and birth which resulted. P estimated the costs of raising the
child as $300,000. An arbitration panel found some of the Ds negligent but held that P was
not entitled to any child rearing expenses because the monetary expense is outweighed by the
value of love, aid, comfort, and society from the child. P was awarded $12,500. P obtained a
trial de novo and the only outstanding claims are for child rearing. Ds moved the court to
dismiss. The trial court granted the motion. P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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