Evie Toombes v Dr M: The Judgments, their implications and lessons learned

Overview

Clyde & Co’s Healthcare team acted for Dr M in a claim brought by the Claimant, Ms Evie Toombes, for her ‘wrongful conception’. A liability only trial took place at the High Court in London over 2 days on 22 and 23 November 2021 before HHJ Coe QC. Judgment was handed down on 1 December 2021 in favour of the Claimant.

We are also pleased to invite you to our webinar 'Evie Toombes v Dr M: The Judgments, their implications and lessons learned' on 15 December 2021.

The webinar will cover:

• The recent Judgment in the liability trial of Evie Toombes’ claim for ‘wrongful conception’
• Revisiting Lambert J’s decision from December 2020 and the implications of this on claims for ‘wrongful life’