The plaintiffs, Bernard Finnigan and Ramon Suarez, brought a medical malpractice action against Dr. Edward Tat-Yee Lee, alleging failure to timely diagnose lymphoma and properly manage Mr. Finnigan's pain between November 2016 and January 2017.
The court found that Dr. Lee met the standard of care in his diagnosis, treatment, and pain management.
The decision emphasized that the doctor's clinical judgment was appropriately applied, that the "worst first" diagnostic principle is not the law in Ontario, and that the plaintiff's inconsistent reporting of symptoms contributed to the situation.
The action was dismissed.
