“Doctor succeeds on nervous shock claim against hosptial”: Locke -v- Bova & Anor [2004] NSWCA 534
Author: Peter FordJudgement Date: 24th June, 2004Citation: Locke -v- Bova & AnorJurisdiction: NSW Court of AppealIn BriefThe plaintiff, Dr Locke, successfully sued the defendant hospital and Dr Bova, for damages in nervous shock arising out of the negligent treatment of Dr Locke’s wife following the birth of twin boys.Liability was admitted by the defendants and the assessment of damages was the only issue.There was a significant issue in...