The appeal court sharply criticised the conduct of medical staff at both hospitals and rejected the trial court's conclusion that the failures amounted merely to errors of judgment rather than negligence.

The North West High Court has overturned a ruling in a case involving a schoolteacher who suffered permanent brain damage due to delayed treatment for stab wounds.

North West health authorities are facing a significant damages claim after the high court found the department liable for negligence that led to a brain damage for a teacher.

The appeal court sharply criticised the conduct of medical staff at both hospitals and rejected the trial court's conclusion that the failures amounted merely to errors of…