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Delict [2018] ZAGPJHC 513

M obo M v Member of the Executive Council for Health and Social Development of the Gauteng Provincial Department (2011/41603)

M obo M v Member of the Executive Council for Health and Social Development of the Gauteng Provincial Department (2011/41603) [2018] ZAGPJHC 513 (1 October 2018)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2011/41603
Judge
H Cele

The High Court found the provincial health department liable for negligent labour management that caused a child’s cerebral palsy; quantum was postponed.

  • Medical Negligence
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Hospital Records
  • Standard Of Care
  • Causation
  • Public Health Liability
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Delict [2009] ZAKZPHC 33

Sonny and Another v Premier of the Province of Kwazulu-Natal and Another (4026/2003)

Sonny and Another v Premier of the Province of Kwazulu-Natal and Another (4026/2003) [2009] ZAKZPHC 33; 2010 (1) SA 427 (KZP) ; [2010] 1 All SA 169 (KZP) (7 August 2009)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
4026/2003
Judge
Levinsohn DJP

High Court held the province liable for negligent prenatal counselling causing a wrongful-birth claim, but rejected the sterilisation claim.

  • Medical Negligence
  • Informed Consent
  • Wrongful Birth
  • Duty Of Care
  • Causation
  • Public Health Liability
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