Remy v. MacDonald
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
801 N.E.2d 260 (2004)
Relevant factsFree
MacDonald (defendant) was pregnant with her daughter, Remy (plaintiff), when she negligently caused a car accident, forcing Remy to be born prematurely with lingering medical conditions. Remy sued her mother for negligence over these prenatal injuries. The trial court held that MacDonald owed no duty of care to her unborn child and granted summary judgment for MacDonald.
IssueFree
Whether a mother owes a duty of care to her unborn child.