Woman sues doctors after failed abortion

[texas*princess]

Maybe I'm missing something... and maybe it's already been mentioned, but the abortion and everything took place in 2004. Why is this suit just happening NOW?

Timing issues aside, it said she decided to have an abortion due to financial reasons (which may or may not be true since I don't know her).... so the fact that she is suing for the costs of raising her child makes some sense to me... although I am definitely not a lawyer by any means.

[ufdale]

This woman only wanted an abortion for financial reasons, but many many women have abortions for health reasons. Their life would be in danger if they carry through with the pregnancy and birth. What if that was the case with this woman and the abortionist put her life in danger by not performing the abortion right? I think this woman has a case, but why did she keep the baby?

[kddani]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

Maybe I'm missing something... and maybe it's already been mentioned, but the abortion and everything took place in 2004. Why is this suit just happening NOW?

Plenty of reasons. People have a certain amount of time in which they can bring a lawsuit, which is called the "statute of limitations." She may not have realized she had a legal claim. They may have been trying to settle it without filing suit (very likely). Maybe she wasn't emotionally ready to deal with it. Who knows. But there are plenty of reasons why she would wait. Litigation, even before a complaint is filed, can be a lengthy process.

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

Maybe I'm missing something... and maybe it's already been mentioned, but the abortion and everything took place in 2004. Why is this suit just happening NOW?

Timing issues aside, it said she decided to have an abortion due to financial reasons (which may or may not be true since I don't know her).... so the fact that she is suing for the costs of raising her child makes some sense to me... although I am definitely not a lawyer by any means.

Well, (excuse me for not reading the article but it's late), if this is a civil matter, it takes time. I'm involved in a lawsuit that began in 2003 and is only now really starting to be pursued. Of course the lawyery sorts would know a lot more and are going at it quite nicely here. Carry on GC lawyers