Durban – The family of a 19-year-old Durban girl who died at St Augustine’s Hospital, allegedly from medical negligence, is suing the hospital for R8 million for the suffering she endured prior to her death.

A high court application has been brought against the hospital, and two doctors, Dr Sudarshan Naidoo and Dr Bala Govender.

The deceased, Jadene Naidoo, was involved in a car accident on September 9. She sustained minor injuries but was admitted to the hospital’s ICU for treatment and observation. Her parents, Trevor and Pathmavathy Naidoo, said she complained of severe abdominal pain. But despite this, she responded well and doctors assured them she was in good health and recovering well.

“She had minor injuries to her face and underwent surgery. On the same day, she was certified fit by the doctors to be transferred to a surgical ward. This is where the challenges started to unfold when she was neglected by doctors and nursing staff.

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