Baby-swap damages trial begins in Brno

A Brno court has started hearing the case of two families whose babies were accidentally swapped at birth. The Čermák and Broža families are seeking six million crowns (350,000 USD) each in damages, after nurses at Třebič hospital mixed up their daughters at birth. The hospital at fault has offered the couples 300,000 crowns (17,500 USD) each in compensation. The accident was discovered late last year and the children in question were swapped back shortly before their first birthdays. On the first day of proceedings, both parties were given a chance to negotiate a settlement, though none could be reached. The trial continues.