Orford v Dr Lyons [2020] NSWSC 1022

The plaintiff, having agreed to serve his liability evidence by a set date and confirmed compliance, is not permitted to rely on further liability experts or to call new expert evidence regarding specialist inpatient billing practices or alleged attendances. The defendant would be prejudiced owing to reliance on the plaintiff's previous representation, especially following the hospital settlement.

Parties: Plaintiff: Matthew Joseph Orford; Defendant: Dr Matthew Lyons
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 06 August 2020
Procedural Posture: Civil / Interlocutory Procedural Ruling
Outcome: Plaintiff refused leave to rely on further liability experts.
Legal Topics: Admissibility of Expert Evidence, Procedural Fairness, Medical Expert Reports, Hospital Billing Records

Medical Negligence Civil Procedure Admissibility of Expert Evidence Procedural Fairness Medical Expert Reports Hospital Billing Records

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Parties

Matthew Joseph Orford

Plaintiff

Dr Matthew Lyons

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Procedural Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the plaintiff should be permitted to rely upon additional medical specialists concerning specialist inpatient billing practices
2 Whether the plaintiff should be permitted to rely on further liability experts after indicating liability evidence was complete

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Plaintiff refused leave to rely on further liability experts.

Orders

Parties to bring in short minutes of order within 7 days taking account of the reasons given.