THE JUDGE, THE EXPERT, CAUSATION AND DAMAGES: THE APPROPRIATE APPROACH WHEN THE DEFENDANT HAS MADE A BAD SITUATION WORSE
The decision of Foskett J in Reaney -v- University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust [2014] EWHC 2016 (QB) contains important observations on the role of the judge and the expert in assessing damages for care. It also contains a…
THINKING OF ISSUING WITHOUT A LETTER BEFORE ACTION? THINK AGAIN IT MAY BE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH(CARE)
In Baxter Healthcare UK Ltd -v- Fresenius Kabi* (17/09/14) Judge Hacon set out the dangers of issuing proceedings without sending a letter before action. THE ISSUES The claimant issued proceedings without sending a letter before action. The dispute was resolved….
