A Georgia couple has filed a lawsuit against an Atlanta area hospital, alleging that their unborn child was decapitated during the delivery process and that the doctor attempted to cover up the incident. The tragic case is currently under investigation by the police, and the medical examiner has classified the death as a homicide.
The couple, Jessica Ross and Travion Taylor, has spoken out for the first time since experiencing the devastating loss of their baby in July 2023. Understandably, they are deeply distressed and seeking justice for their child. The Clay County Medical Examiner's Office recently released its findings, revealing that the baby's death was a homicide. However, it is important to note that this designation does not necessarily imply criminal intent, but rather signifies that the death resulted from the actions of another individual.
According to the findings, the cause of death was determined to be a broken neck, a result of excessive force used during the attempted vaginal delivery. As the situation escalated, an emergency C-section was performed, tragically resulting in the baby's decapitation. These distressing details have further added to the couple's pain and anguish.
The lawsuit filed by Ross and Taylor targets both the hospital involved and the doctor who performed the delivery. They claim that the hospital staff delayed performing the necessary C-section and applied excessive force on the baby's head and shoulders. Additionally, the couple alleges that the hospital tried to conceal the cause of death from them. They assert that the hospital failed to inform them about the option of obtaining a free autopsy, instead offering the option to cremate the baby, which they perceive as an attempt to destroy evidence. Furthermore, they state that the hospital staff denied them the opportunity to touch or hold their child.
In response to the allegations, Tracy St. Julian, the attorney representing the doctor being sued, contends that the doctor followed the standard of care. St. Julian maintains that the decapitation occurred after the baby was already deceased. The attorney asserts that the doctor was faced with a dire obstetrical emergency where both the mother's and baby's lives were at risk. The priority, according to St. Julian, was to save the mother's life, which was successfully achieved.
The traumatic loss suffered by Jessica Ross and Travion Taylor has prompted an investigation into the hospital and doctor involved. With the medical examiner's determination of homicide, the investigation will likely reveal further details about the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The couple's pursuit of justice is driven by their profound grief and the desire to ensure accountability for their baby's untimely and devastating death.
