At the start of 2025, Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, a nurse at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and felony child abuse after a premature baby suffered unexplained fractures. Since then, an ongoing investigation has uncovered seven or more other cases of similar injuries, with the unfortunate but likely potential for more cases to emerge. While the criminal cases regarding the abuse are ongoing, civil litigation is also progressing as affected families seek justice for their injured infants.
Critical Timeframes for Concern
If your child was a patient in the NICU at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital during the following timeframes, there is a possibility that he or she was affected:
- May 2022 – September 2023
- September 17, 2024 – November 23, 2024
Families of children who were in the NICU at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital during these periods should be aware of the potential risks and take appropriate steps to assess their child’s health.
What You Should Do Next
If you believe your child may have been injured or abused while in the NICU at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, we urge you to take the following steps:
- Consult Your Pediatrician: Request a complete bone scan. Even if a fracture has healed, radiographic evidence can confirm that an injury previously existed.
- Know Your Legal Rights: If your child was in the NICU at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital during the specified timeframes and you suspect abuse, it is crucial to seek legal guidance.
Legal Action and Ongoing Monitoring
Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci is part of a select group of attorneys who are closely monitoring these cases. Stephanie Grana was recently involved in a meeting with attorneys representing HCA/Henrico Doctors’ Hospital to discuss these serious matters and to further navigate the complexities of these cases.
Contact Stephanie Grana
This case is especially meaningful to CGBB partner Stephanie Grana, whose own child was born prematurely and spent weeks in the Henrico Doctors’ NICU. Understanding the unique challenges and vulnerabilities that NICU families face, Stephanie is deeply committed to advocating for affected families.
If you have concerns or questions about your child’s potential injuries, please contact Stephanie Grana at 804-644-1400. Our team is here to provide support and help you understand your legal options.
This is a deeply troubling situation, and families deserve answers. We are committed to advocating for those affected and ensuring that justice is pursued.
