RITCHIE v THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST

[2026] Med LR Plus 24

WOLVERHAMPTON COUNTY COURT (SITTING AT WALSALL)

Before His Honour Judge Grimshaw

Product liability and clinical negligence – Heart valve operation – Mycobacterium chimaera infection – Claim against manufacturer of surgical equipment settled by patient in life – Whether dependant also able to bring against hospital trust after death of patient – Importance of terms of settlement agreement in earlier claim.