AB v Logan Wellbeing Belfast Ltd & Ors [2024] NIMaster 14 (21 June 2024)

The plaintiff suffered a major depressive episode, primarily caused by the defendants' misrepresentations and negligent treatment, resulting in moderate disability and significant financial loss. The facts justified an award above guideline ranges.

Citation: [2024] NIMaster 14
Parties: Plaintiff: AB; First Defendant: Logan Wellbeing Belfast Ltd; Second Defendant: Logan Medical Belfast Ltd; Third Defendant: Ruth Ellen Logan
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 21 June 2024
Procedural Posture: Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment in Personal Injury/psychiatric Injury Claim / Assessment of Damages After Default Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for the plaintiff against all three defendants.
Legal Topics: Negligence, Misrepresentation, Psychiatric Injury, Damages, Default Judgment

Tort Personal Injury Medical Negligence Negligence Misrepresentation Psychiatric Injury Damages Default Judgment

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Parties

Plaintiff

Logan Wellbeing Belfast Ltd

First Defendant

Logan Medical Belfast Ltd

Second Defendant

Ruth Ellen Logan

Third Defendant

Procedural Posture

Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment in Personal Injury/psychiatric Injury Claim / Assessment of Damages After Default Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendants' conduct caused psychiatric injury to the plaintiff
2 Appropriate quantum of damages for psychiatric injury and financial loss

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff against all three defendants.

Orders

General damages of £80,000 awarded to the plaintiff.
Special damages of £6,530 awarded for payments made to Logan Wellbeing Ltd.