TUKAKIRA N’ABANDI v. HOPITAL LA CROIX DU SUD N’ABANDI_kn

TUKAKIRA N’ABANDI v. HOPITAL LA CROIX DU SUD N’ABANDI_kn

ABACUS Pharma Rwanda Ltd is liable for damages caused by the defective lidocaine 2% batch CM4032 it supplied, as laboratory reports and medical evidence established the drug was substandard and caused harm to the applicants. HOPITAL LA CROIX DU SUD is not liable as no medical negligence was established. The quantum...

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Citation
RLR V.4-2018
Parties
Applicant: Tukakira Rugigana Deus; Applicant: Mutesi Scola; Applicant: Bayitake Angelique; Applicant: Rubagumya Clinton Innocent; Respondent: HOPITAL LA CROIX DU SUD; Third Party (insurer): SONARWA G.I.CO. Ltd; Third Party (supplier): ABACUS Pharma Rwanda Ltd
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
29 September 2017
Case Number
RCA00321/2016/HC/KIG RCA00320/2016/HC/KIG RCA00322/2016/HC/KIG RCA00336/2016/HC/KIG
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeals dismissed; first instance judgment affirmed.
Legal Topics
Product Liability, Medical Negligence, Damages, Causation, Pharmaceutical Regulation
Tort Law Contract Law Medical Law Product Liability Medical Negligence Damages Causation Pharmaceutical Regulation

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Parties

Tukakira Rugigana Deus

Applicant

Mutesi Scola

Applicant

Bayitake Angelique

Applicant

Rubagumya Clinton Innocent

Applicant

HOPITAL LA CROIX DU SUD

Respondent

SONARWA G.I.CO. Ltd

Third Party (insurer)

ABACUS Pharma Rwanda Ltd

Third Party (supplier)

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether there is a causal link between the administration of lidocaine 2% batch CM4032 and the harm suffered by the applicants
  2. 2 Whether ABACUS Pharma Rwanda Ltd is liable for damages caused by the defective drug
  3. 3 Whether HOPITAL LA CROIX DU SUD is liable for damages

Ratio Decidendi

ABACUS Pharma Rwanda Ltd is liable for damages caused by the defective lidocaine 2% batch CM4032 it supplied, as laboratory reports and medical evidence established the drug was substandard and caused harm to the applicants. HOPITAL LA CROIX DU SUD is not liable as no medical negligence was established. The quantum of damages is to be determined by the court's discretion in the absence of statutory guidelines.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed; first instance judgment affirmed.

Orders

  • Appeals by Tukakira Rugigana Deus, Mutesi Scola, Bayitake Angelique, and ABACUS Pharma Rwanda Ltd are dismissed as unfounded.
  • Judgment of Nyarugenge Intermediate Court (RC0828/15/TGI/NYGE) of 03/06/2016 is upheld.