Court orders Everest Hospital, doctor to pay Rs 3.9 million over maternal death
Summary
The Consumer Court ordered Everest Hospital and Dr. Jyotsna Sharma Tiwari to pay Rs 3.9 million in compensation over the maternal death of Manita Sharma due to medical negligence.
Key Points
- The Consumer Court ruled negligence during maternity care led to Manita Sharma's death.
- Everest Hospital was ordered to pay Rs 3 million in compensation.
- Obstetrician Dr. Jyotsna Sharma Tiwari was ordered to pay Rs 900,000 in compensation.
- Failure to administer magnesium sulfate timely before cesarean section was deemed a serious medical error.
