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Woman Forced Into Violent Episiotomy Settles With Doctor

Kimberly Turbin has settled the lawsuit against her obstetrician for forcing an episiotomy on her during labor. A California woman who sued her obstetrician for assault and battery after a birth video that captured him giving her a forced episiotomy went viral has agreed to settle her case for an undisclosed amount. Kimberly Turbin of Los Angeles gave birth to her son in 2013, having her perineum cut 12 times by her obstetrician during labor, despite her vocal protests.