Doctor sued for KD 100,000 – Facelift goes awry
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KUWAIT CITY, May 2: A Kuwaiti woman has sued a famous Kuwaiti cosmetic surgeon, accusing him of committing severe medical error, and demanding compensation worth KD 100,000. The plaintiff counsel Lawyer Abdulaziz Al-Enezi explained that his client went to the surgeon for a cosmetic surgery on her face. However, after the surgery, she started experiencing severe pain on her face which became swollen and eventually disfigured. It was later discovered that the surgeon forgot a sewing needle in his client’s left cheek. After several attempts to remove it in the government hospital, the surgeon referred her to the specialized clinic in Al-Babtain Center for Burns and Plastic Surgery. Only on the fifth day after the surgery was the needle removed. Lawyer Al-Enezi presented at the court a comprehensive medical report as evidence to back the allegations, and demanded compensation worth KD 100,000 to cover the physical, mental and emotional damages that his client underwent due to the defendant’s medical error.
Duo not guilty: The Court of Appeals upheld the decision of the Court of First Instance that acquitted two Kuwaitis of possessing illicit drugs for consumption and sale purposes. According to the prosecution officer, detectives received intelligence that the first suspect was in possession of drugs meant for consumption and sale. The officers obtained warrant from the Public Prosecution Department to search the suspect’s residence and arrest him. They discovered a black plastic bag under his bed containing three silver cases containing suspicious discs, and another bag containing herbs and empty transparent bags. The suspect admitted the items were meant for consumption and sale, indicating he obtained the contraband from the second suspect. The officers arrested the second suspect the same day and retrieved from his residence a green handbag containing three plastic bags with herbs and another bag with green herbs, and a third bag containing an item suspected to be illicit drug. He also admitted the items were meant for consumption and sale. Lawyer Abdullah Al-Elanda representing the defendant urged the court to dismiss an appeal filed by the Public Prosecution Department to uphold the previous verdict. He faulted the procedures of investigation, saying it lacks substance, and that the process of arrest was null and void. He reaffirmed that documents presented to court lacked sufficient proof to incriminate his clients.
Traffic cops acquitted: The Criminal Court has ruled in favor of the defendants in the case of ‘accidental’ death of a Kuwaiti. According to case papers, the plaintiffs accused a policeman for causing the death of the Kuwaiti when one of the policemen joined the chase to arrest an errant motorist. The victim driving a pickup truck evaded three police patrol cars until he collided with an electric pole and continued driving. He again hit the pavement and as a result died on the spot in Ahmadi. The heirs held the policeman responsible for the death of the victim. Defense attorney told the court, there was no criminal intent. The securitymen were acting in the best interest of the safety of road users and within the law.
Case dismissed: The Commercial Circuit at the Court of First Instance dismissed lawsuit filed by an insurance company demanding KD 10,600 it spent on a client (an accident victim) under the pretext that the defendant caused the accident by violating traffic rules, reports Al-Seyassah daily. Lawyer Nawaf Al-Muhanadi defending the accused said the company premised the demand on the fact that the Misdemeanor Court fined him over the incident and he declined to appeal the judgment. He countered the claim saying his client did not violate the contract agreement with the company, while the rules obligate the insurance company to act whenever a client has duties toward other parties.
By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah Staff
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