Manzi v King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Manzi v King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Claim dismissed as Claimant failed to prove that a substantial piece of placenta had been retained in her uterus; no damages payable.

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Parties
Claimant: Claire Manzi; Defendant: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Retained Products of Conception, Adjustment Disorder, Damages Assessment
Medical Negligence Personal Injury Retained Products of Conception Adjustment Disorder Damages Assessment

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Parties

Claire Manzi

Claimant

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant was liable for retained placenta causing injury
  2. 2 Assessment of damages if liability established

Ratio Decidendi

Claim dismissed as Claimant failed to prove that a substantial piece of placenta had been retained in her uterus; no damages payable.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • No damages payable
  • If liability established, indicative damages: £3,000 for pain, £9,000 for first adjustment disorder, £5,000 for second adjustment disorder, £1,500 for past care, £468 for miscellaneous expenses, nil for lost earnings and therapy, plus appropriate interest