PAWLEY v WHITECROSS DENTAL CARE LTD AND ANOTHER

[2022] Med LR Plus 4

COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION)

Before Lord Justice Underhill (Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)), Lady Justice King, and Lord Justice Stuart-Smith

Joinder of parties - Dental negligence claim against dental practice - Whether defendant could compel the joinder of additional defendants - Whether claimant entitled to sue dental practice owner alone alleging negligence by individual associate dental practitioners without also joining those practitioners as parties