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Family awarded millions after baby's botched circumcision | This is what they say happened

A Clayton County jury awarded the family of baby DJ over $30 million in damages after the baby endured severe bleeding and damage after a circumcision.

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. -- A Clayton County jury has determined that the family of a baby who had a medical mishap during a circumcision should be awarded over $30 million in damages.

The attorney's family asked for $100 million.

In October 2013, baby DJ was given a circumcision surgery conducted by a midwife. According to the lawsuit, after the procedure was finished, the medical staff said the "very tip of the glans had been severed during circumcision." His family claims there was severe bleeding.

DJ's family filed a lawsuit against the Life Cycle Pediatrics, Life Cycle OB/GYN, and several people that were a part of the medical staff.

The family argued the newborn should have immediately undergone emergency surgery or a tissue transplant they said that didn't happen.

READ | DJ could be impacted for life after something went wrong with his circumcision

The defense said each of its clients had a minimal role, blaming a chain of miscommunication that led doctors and the owners of both practices to believe the injury was only a small cut. The defense attorneys didn't argue that the family shouldn't be compensated. They just want a fair settlement.in the case.

Since the botched circumcision happened, DJ has had multiple surgeries but is unfortunately injured permanently. The family's attorney said DJ will likely need more surgeries and other medical treatments.

However, based on their team of medical experts, the defense claims he shouldn't need any more surgery, only psychological help as he gets older.

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