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ACB v Thomson Medical Pte Ltd (IVF Negligence)

[2017] SGCA 20
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtCourt of Appeal of Singapore
Year2017
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A hospital that negligently uses the wrong sperm in IVF is liable for the loss of genetic affinity; damages include upkeep costs proportional to the lost genetic contribution.

Area of Law

tort

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