The Supreme Court confirmed the substitution of girls in 2002: compensation raised to 975 thousand euros

The Supreme Court of La Rioja confirms the substitution of newborns

According to Главком: The Supreme Court of La Rioja confirmed the fact of the substitution of two newborn girls at the San Millán hospital in 2002 and made a decision to increase the compensation for one of the victims. This substitution occurred in June 2002, and the girls were raised in foreign families for almost two decades.

The truth about the substitution was revealed in 2021 thanks to DNA testing, which confirmed that the girls are not the biological daughters of their guardians. In 2022, the first-instance court awarded compensation of 850 thousand euros. However, the Supreme Court of La Rioja decided to add another 125 thousand euros to this amount, raising the total compensation to 975 thousand euros.

Possible consequences and public resonance

This decision may be appealed to the Supreme Court of Spain, leaving room for further consideration of the case. The situation surrounding the substitution of girls has caused widespread public resonance as it highlights serious ethical and legal issues related to medical practices in the past.

This case continues to attract attention not only in Spain but also beyond its borders as it questions the ethical standards of medical practice and patient rights. It also opens a discussion about the importance of proper oversight of medical institutions and ensuring the rights of children, especially in situations where there is a risk of identity substitution. Further steps in this case may have a significant impact on legislation and practices in the field of healthcare in Spain and other countries.