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Case review 18/08/2022
Fundamental dishonesty: claimant in clinical negligence claim found in contempt of court
In this case, the claimant was sentenced to six months imprisonment for contempt of court in respect of exaggerating injuries suffered as a result of alleged clinical negligence for Cauda Equina Syndrome.
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Case review 06/06/2022
Expert evidence in cross-border cases – CPR Part 35 is not optional
In this recent High Court case, Kennedys represented the second defendant, Birand NV, in an application contesting jurisdiction. The judgment highlights the importance of the form and content of an expert report, particularly whether the expert has complied with their duties to the court, pursuant to Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
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Article 17/05/2022
Healthcare Brief latest decisions – May 2022
A roundup of recent court decisions raising issues relating to non-delegable duty of care; the reintroduction of a claim following earlier discontinuance; secondary victim claims and clinical negligence; and future care and capacity.
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Case review 29/04/2022
Who owes a duty to a patient: practice, practitioner or both?
On 4 February 2022, the Court of Appeal handed down the latest judgement considering whether a dental practice can be held liable for the acts or omissions of self-employed associate dentists.
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Report 13/05/2021
Healthtech in the future
As we begin this new decade we are at the cusp of an exciting age in healthcare. Digital advancements made over the last few years are now really starting to transform the way that patients are treated and cared for in the United Kingdom by healthcare providers. COVID-19 enforced lockdowns have led to accelerated showcasing of technological developments in healthcare and products now available, which in turn has highlighted the need for change.