Philipa Hodgson v Dr Daniel Hammond & Anor
Quantum assessed by reference to pain, suffering, loss of amenity, impact on fertility, risk of future surgeries, and likelihood of IVF, with awards reflecting both past and future losses, guided by Judicial College Guidelines and expert evidence.
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms Philipa Hodgson; 1st Defendant: Dr Daniel Hammond; 2nd Defendant: Dr Andre Dieleman
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 26 June 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Clinical Negligence / Quantum Judgment
- Outcome
- Claimant awarded damages for pain, suffering, loss of amenity, past and future losses.
- Legal Topics
- Clinical Negligence, Quantum Assessment, Personal Injury, Pain Disorders, Fertility and Reproductive Harm
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Parties
Ms Philipa Hodgson
Claimant
Dr Daniel Hammond
1st Defendant
Dr Andre Dieleman
2nd Defendant
Procedural Posture
Clinical Negligence / Quantum Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Assessment of quantum for clinical negligence resulting in chronic pelvic pain, sub-fertility, and surgical interventions
- 2 Appropriate compensation for pain, suffering, loss of amenity, and future medical costs
Ratio Decidendi
Quantum assessed by reference to pain, suffering, loss of amenity, impact on fertility, risk of future surgeries, and likelihood of IVF, with awards reflecting both past and future losses, guided by Judicial College Guidelines and expert evidence.
Court Disposition
Claimant awarded damages for pain, suffering, loss of amenity, past and future losses.
Orders
- General damages of £94,000 for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity
- Interest on general damages at 2% (£5,358.00)
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