Alleged circumcision injury prompts suit

MORGANTOWN, W.Va., April 18 (UPI) -- A West Virginia couple has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging that their son was injured during a routine circumcision procedure.

Scott and Sherry Dumire allege that their son, Hunter, was injured during a circumcision he underwent Oct. 20, 2005, The West Virginian Record reported Wednesday.

The suit -- filed April 9 in Monongalia Circuit Court -- names the West Virginia University Medical Corporation and the West Virginia University Board of Governors as defendants.

The couple alleges that due to negligence, their son was physically disfigured and has required medical care a a result of the surgery.

The newspaper said the plaintiffs are seeking compensation and all related damages, along with reimbursement for costs associated with the medical treatment their son has required.