Consumer Court Orders Hospital, Doctor To Pay Rs 39 Lakh Compensation For Death During Childbirth
Summary
A consumer court in Kathmandu has ordered Everest Hospital and gynecologist Dr. Jyotsna Sharma Tiwari to pay Rs 39 lakh in compensation for the death of Manita Sharma during childbirth due to alleged negligence.
Key Points
- Manita Sharma died during childbirth at Everest Hospital in Kathmandu.
- The consumer court found negligence on the part of Everest Hospital and gynecologist Dr. Jyotsna Sharma Tiwari.
- The court ordered Rs 30 lakh compensation from Everest Hospital and Rs 9 lakh from Dr. Tiwari.
- The deceased's husband filed the lawsuit alleging negligence leading to his wife's death.
