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Damages for loss of motherly love.

Earley v North Middlesex NHS Hospital Trust High Court 13 December 1999 A six year old boy w...

Earley v North Middlesex NHS Hospital Trust


High Court


13 December 1999


A six year old boy whose mother died after surgery was awarded £275,000
compensation - possibly the largest ever award for the

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