9.  During the applicant's birth in a public hospital, he suffered a lack of oxygen due to a delayed Caesarean section, which resulted in the permanent paralysis of his arms and legs. 10.  On 30 June 1989 the applicant, represented by his parents, filed a motion for medical malpractice against the three doctors who had assisted at his birth. 11.  On 27 September 1993 the Munich Regional Court (Landgericht), by partial judgment, rejected the applicant's motion with regard to one of the doctors. 12.  On 3 November 1993 the applicant filed an appeal against the partial judgment. 13.  On 26 January 1995 the Munich Court of Appeal (Oberlandesgericht) dismissed the applicant's appeal. 14.  On 26 March 1996 the Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) refused to entertain the applicant's appeal on points of law. 15.  On 4 December 1996 the Regional Court rejected the applicant's remaining claims. 16.  On 8 January 1998 the Court of Appeal confirmed the Regional Court's judgment. 17.  On 8 December 1998 the Federal Court of Justice refused to entertain the applicant's appeal on points of law. 18.  On 18 April 2000 the Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht) refused to entertain the applicant's constitutional complaint.