Doctor Daniel Truter to pay R4.5m in damages
Popular Bay gynaecologist agrees to settle out of court after patient disfigured during childbirth
A Gqeberha woman left permanently disfigured due to severe injuries sustained during childbirth, will receive a hefty payment of R4.5m after gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Daniel Truter opted to settle out of court.
The woman, whose name is being withheld due to the personal nature of the matter, dragged the popular specialist to court after the birth of her second child at Life St George’s Hospital on April 17 2016...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
This article is reserved for HeraldLIVE subscribers.
A subscription gives you full digital access to all our content.
Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.
Already registered on DispatchLIVE, BusinessLIVE, TimesLIVE or SowetanLIVE? Sign in with the same details.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@heraldlive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.