Woman claims abortion complications led to fallopian-tube removal.
A North West woman is one step closer to pursuing a R2 million medical negligence claim against two doctors after the High Court in Mahikeng dismissed an application by one of the doctors to have her lawsuit thrown out.
The woman alleges she suffered severe complications following the termination of her pregnancy, resulting in the removal of one of her fallopian tubes, and is claiming more than R2 million in damages.
Acting Judge B.F. Mnyovu ruled that her case contains sufficient facts to proceed to trial, dismissing the doctor's exception with costs.
According to the judgment, the woman consulted the first defendant, Dr Lofembe Ekofo, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, in May and June 2023 after falling pregnant. Following consultations and ultrasound examinations, he referred her to the second defendant, Dr Lesego Ismael Mokaed, a general practitioner, to perform the termination of her pregnancy.
