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Delict [2025] ZASCA 36

SN obo ON v MEC for Health: Eastern Cape (277/2023)

SN obo ON v MEC for Health: Eastern Cape (277/2023) [2025] ZASCA 36 (2 April 2025)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
277/2023
Judges
Mokgohloa, Weiner, Kathree-Setiloane, Koen, Molitsoane

The Supreme Court of Appeal upheld a medical negligence claim after finding substandard foetal monitoring during labour caused preventable brain injury.

  • Medical Negligence
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Foetal Distress Monitoring
  • Lex Aquilia
  • Hospital Liability
  • Medical-negligence
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