Wilkins v University Hospital North Midlands NHS Trust [1] Introduction This was a trial of a preliminary issue, namely whether a clinical negligence claim brought by the claimant Mr Wilkins
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Toombes v Mitchell: Wrongful life in the context of the Congenital Disabilities (Civil Liability) Act 1976Toombes v Mitchell: Wrongful life in the context of the Congenital Disabilities (Civil Liability) Act 1976
[2020] EWHC 3506 (QB) Summary of the facts The claimant was conceived in early 2001. Before conception her mother attended an appointment with the Defendant, her GP to discuss family
Refusal of life sustaining treatment-whose choice is it anyway?Refusal of life sustaining treatment-whose choice is it anyway?
The case of Charlie Gard Introduction On 28th July 2017, 11 -month old Charlie Gard died with his parents by his side following a protracted 4 months of court hearings
Schembri v MarshallSchembri v Marshall
[2020] EWCA Civ 358 Introduction This was an appeal by Dr Mario Shembri against a finding of Mr Justice Stewart [1]. Mrs Marshall had died on 26/04/2014 as a result
Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (part 2)Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (part 2)
[2020] EWHC 310 (QB) This is the second post commenting on the case. The first post deals with the facts of the case and the decision of the court. Comment on causation
Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust [2020] EWHC 310 (QB) – Part 1Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust [2020] EWHC 310 (QB) – Part 1
EWHC 310 (QB) Introduction This is a clinical negligence action brought by Ms Pepper for damages against the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. She alleged that Professor Malago, who
Brady v Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation TrustBrady v Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
[2020] EWHC 158 (QB) The Facts In May 2013, the claimant underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy [1] at the Southend University Hospital. In August 2013, she attended her GP with acute
SC (a child) v University Hospital Southhampton NHS Foundation TrustSC (a child) v University Hospital Southhampton NHS Foundation Trust
[2020] EWHC 1610 (QB) The Facts C had developed normally, her health had been good up the age of 15 months and she had met all her developmental milestones. She
Thomas Bradfield-Kay v Marcus Cope (part 2)Thomas Bradfield-Kay v Marcus Cope (part 2)
This is the second post commenting on the case. The first post deals with the facts of the case and the decision of the court. This post comments on the
Thomas Bradfield-Kay v Marcus CopeThomas Bradfield-Kay v Marcus Cope
[2020] EHWC 1351 (QB). HHJ Sephton QC sitting as a judge in the High Court This is the first in a two part post on this case. This post provides