Younas v Okeahialam

Younas v Okeahialam

On balance of probabilities, Dr Okeahialam's admitted negligence caused Mr Younas's injury, as timely referral would have led to diagnosis and treatment of intermittent AV block before the collapse, given the proximity of symptoms and the likelihood of detection by ambulatory ECG.

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Parties
Claimant: Mr Tahir Younas; Defendant: Dr Majella Okeahialam
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 September 2019
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury Claim / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for claimant
Legal Topics
Causation, Diagnosis, Standard of Care, Loss of Chance, Burden of Proof
Medical Negligence Personal Injury Causation Diagnosis Standard of Care Loss of Chance Burden of Proof

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Parties

Mr Tahir Younas

Claimant

Dr Majella Okeahialam

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Claim / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Dr Okeahialam's admitted negligence caused Mr Younas's injury
  2. 2 Whether timely referral and diagnosis would have prevented the injury

Ratio Decidendi

On balance of probabilities, Dr Okeahialam's admitted negligence caused Mr Younas's injury, as timely referral would have led to diagnosis and treatment of intermittent AV block before the collapse, given the proximity of symptoms and the likelihood of detection by ambulatory ECG.

Court Disposition

Judgment for claimant

Orders

  • Negligence of Dr Okeahialam found to have caused Mr Younas's injury
  • Claimant entitled to damages; quantum to be determined