Quantum in clinical negligence claims

XYZ v Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust [2011] EWHC 243 (QB)

Counsel: For the claimant: E A Gumbel QC, H J Witcomb For the defendant: M Bowron QC Solicitors: For the claimant: Field Fisher Waterhouse For the defendant: Beachcroft LLP

In this case, the court was required to decide the outstanding issues of quantum as negligence had been admitted. The claimant, X had donated a kidney to his father but the operation was carried out negligently, and he suffered renal failure and further complications. He was left with continuing significant physical and psychological problems.