GRM (BY HIS LITIGATION FRIEND, THE OFFICIAL SOLICITOR) v LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

[2025] Med LR Plus 13

KING’S BENCH DIVISION (MANCHESTER DISTRICT DIVISION)

Before Mr Justice Bright

Medical negligence – Application to appoint litigation friend after commencement of proceedings – Court appointment of litigation friend with directions for litigation capacity to be addressed as a preliminary issue – Whether judge right to allow defendant to challenge decision on litigation capacity.