Birth mix-up families win €72,000
Two Russian families have won €72,000 compensation each from a maternity home that accidentally switched their 12-year old daughters at birth.
They may use the money to house the girls next to each other.
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SUBSCRIBETwo Russian families have won €72,000 compensation each from a maternity home that accidentally switched their 12-year old daughters at birth.
They may use the money to house the girls next to each other.
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