Liability Risk and Insurance
Sally Clark to sue post-mortem pathologist
Sally Clark, who spent three years in jail for the murder of her two baby sons before being cleared, is reported to be suing
the pathologist who carried out post-mortems on her sons for damages. The case is being brought under the 17th century misfeasance
in public office law.The pathologist was found guilty of professional misconduct at a General Medical Council hearing. The
claim for damages accuses the pathologist of negligence as well as misfeasance.