statement from Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons regarding compensation awarded to Jodie Stock

Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons reports that, following a claim for multi-million pound damages and compensation on behalf of Jodie Stock in 2005, the Royal Free Hospital has admitted to 80% liability for the injuries that Jodie suffered during her birth.

Jodie suffers from epilepsy, motor and learning difficulties, which is the result of a delay in her delivery at the Hospital in Hampstead, London, on 30 October 1989.  The compensation that has been awarded to Jodie will be used for the care and expenses that she will need for the rest of her life.

Janet Taylor, Jodie’s mother, comments: “Jodie is not able to earn a living due to her disabilities.  We are pleased that following our claim, the liability for her injuries has been admitted to and we will hopefully be able to fund the care and additional costs that Jodie will need in the future.”

Sue Jarvis, the personal injury solicitor at law firm Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons who is acting for Jodie and her family, says: “The trust has admitted to 80% liability, which means Jodie will receive 80% of the total awarded by the court.  There will be an additional hearing to decide on exactly how much that will be.  We hope that the trust will provide an interim payment so that we can start to provide Jodie with the care that she needs."

For further information please contact Alison McClure in the Clinical Negligence team on 023 8085 7345 or email alison.mcclure@bllaw.co.uk