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Neurosurgeon Sues NHS After Lift Malfunction Injuries

3/31/2026

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Dr. Steven Tominey, a neurosurgeon at the Royal London Hospital, is suing Barts Health NHS Trust for over £200,000.
On March 15, 2024, the lift malfunctioned and dropped four floors.
The injuries include a left tibial plateau fracture and a fibula head fracture, requiring immediate surgery and PTSD therapy.
The NHS Trust admits a breach of duty but disputes the details and seeks delay for a clearer medical assessment.

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Dr. Steven Tominey, a neurosurgeon at the Royal London Hospital, is suing Barts Health NHS Trust for over £200,000.
On March 15, 2024, the lift malfunctioned and dropped four floors.
The injuries include a left tibial plateau fracture and a fibula head fracture, requiring immediate surgery and PTSD therapy.
The NHS Trust admits a breach of duty but disputes the details and seeks delay for a clearer medical assessment.