In the movie the verdict what was the claim of the defendant?

In the movie "The Verdict," the defendant, a hospital and its doctors, faced a malpractice lawsuit for the alleged negligence that led to the brain damage of a woman during childbirth. The defense claimed that the medical staff acted appropriately and that the complications were due to unforeseen circumstances rather than any wrongdoing. The case centers on the struggle of the protagonist, Frank Galvin, as he seeks justice for the victim against a powerful medical institution.