This is a medical malpractice action in which the plaintiff, Kathleen Joanne O’Brien, alleged negligent treatment by the defendant, Dr. Jasjit Lochab, an orthopaedic surgeon, following a hip fracture and subsequent surgery in December 2018.
The parties agreed on damages, leaving liability as the sole issue.
The court found that Dr. Lochab met the standard of care in his choice and use of implant, as well as in his post-operative instructions.
The action was dismissed, with costs awarded to the defendant.
