Cattanach v Melchior

[2003] Lloyd's Rep Med 447

HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA

GLEESON Chief Justice, MCHUGHJustice, GUMMOWJustice, KIRBYJustice, HAYNEJustice, CALLINANJustice, and HEYDONJustice

Medical negligence — Negligent advice following sterilisation procedure — Birth of unwanted but healthy child — Whether damages recoverable for past and future costs of raising and maintaining child — Whether award of damages should be reduced by reference to benefits and pleasures derived, or to be derived, from child