Kuala Terengganu Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd & Dr Zainal Rashid Bin Abdullah v Ahmad Thaqif Amzar Bin Ahmad Huzairi
This case involves a medical negligence suit brought by an infant plaintiff, Ahmad Thaqif Amzar Bin Ahmad Huzairi, through his mother, against multiple defendants including Kuala Terengganu Specialist Hospital and several doctors. The plaintiff suffered severe brain damage due to delayed treatment for a neck abscess. The High Court found the defendants partially liable, apportioning liability among the defendants and the plaintiff's parents. The Court of Appeal reviewed the decision on liability and quantum, addressing issues of contributory negligence and damages.
Overview
Case Number
T-01(NCvC)(W)-388-08/2020
Case Type
Civil - Medical negligence
Court
Court of Appeal of Malaysia, Putrajaya
Coram Judges
- Has Zanah Mehat
- Che Mohd Ruzima Bin Ghazali
- Gunalan A/L MuniandyDelivered Judgment
Related Proceedings
High Court
TA-22NCVC-33-09/2018
High Court of Malaya at Kuala Terengganu
Heard Together With
Kuala Terengganu Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd & Others v Ahmad Thaqif Amzar Bin Ahmad Huzairi
T-01(NCvC)(W)-403-08/2020
Appeal by additional defendants against the High Court's decision on liability and damages.
Ahmad Thaqif Amzar Bin Ahmad Huzairi v Kuala Terengganu Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd & Others
T-01(NCvC)(W)-414-08/2020
Appeal by the plaintiff against the High Court's finding of contributory negligence and quantum of damages.
Subject Matter
medical negligencecontributory negligencedamages