Settlement of £13.68 million in clinical negligence claim

Case Summary

Romilly Houghton at Irvings Law and Louis Browne KC and Chris Allen from Exchange Chambers secure a settlement of £13.68 million in clinical negligence claim.

6th November 2026: In a settlement approved by the High Court, Louis Browne KC and Chris Allen, instructed by Romilly Houghton of Irvings Solicitors, secured a £6.625 million lump sum together with lifetime periodical payments for a young woman who sustained permanent neurological injury following negligent obstetric and midwifery care. On a conventional capitalised basis, the settlement is worth approximately £13.68 million.

Background

The Defendant admitted that obstetric review and fetal blood sampling should have taken place earlier and that delivery should have occurred approximately 56 minutes before it did. Judgment was entered in the Claimant’s favour in December 2024.

As a result of chronic partial hypoxic-ischaemic injury, perinatal asphyxia and neonatal encephalopathy, the Claimant has mild to moderate intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, significant executive and memory impairment, anxiety and substantial social vulnerability. Her relatively mild physical presentation does not reflect the seriousness of her cognitive and functional disabilities. She requires lifelong structure, supervision, care and case management and is unable to manage her property and affairs independently.

The claim was listed for a nine-day trial in December 2026. Following extensive expert evidence and a Joint Settlement Meeting in September 2026, agreement was reached on a lump sum of £6.625 million and periodical payments of £115,000 for the first year, increasing to £120,000 per annum for life. The payments will fund future care and case management and will be index-linked to reflect increases in relevant care earnings.

Settlement

The settlement provides funding for specialist accommodation, therapies, equipment, deputyship and a substantial lifetime package of professional support. The periodical payment structure protects the Claimant from mortality and investment risk while providing flexibility as her needs develop. Louis Browne KC and Chris Allen commented:

“We are delighted that a settlement has been achieved which will provide the Claimant with security and appropriate support throughout her life. The case required a careful assessment of complex evidence concerning care, future earnings, accommodation, therapy and deputyship. Above all, we wish to recognise the extraordinary commitment of the Claimant’s parents, who have supported her rehabilitation with exceptional patience, courage and devotion.”

Romilly Houghton, Director at Irvings Law said;

“It was a privilege to represent this fantastic Claimant and family and bear witness to their tireless devotion and determination to fight for the best possible outcome in all aspects of Claimant’s life, and in these proceedings. This settlement will provide security for the future and guarantee access to essential support and therapeutic input.

It has been a delight to be part of the Claimant’s strong legal team, and I give thanks to Louis Browne KC and Christopher Allen for their hard work, professionalism and expertise in securing this excellent settlement. I wish the Claimant and her family the very best for the future.”

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