North Glamorgan NHS v Walters [2002] EWCA Civ 1792

Facts:

  • A mother suffered as a result of the negligent treatment leading to the death of her baby son.


Ratio:

  • Mother was able to recover as a secondary victim for psychiatric harm as the court held that the 36-hour period prior to her son’s death could be classed as a single horrifying event.

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