21 February 2022 Priya Vaidya 1709 Case Updates Freeman v Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 3378 (QB) byPriya Vaidya The case: Callum Best was born on 27 June 2002. Just before his birth he suffered a severe brain injury as a result of placental abruption'. He developed a number of disabilities including cerebral palsy, microcephaly, Type I diabetes, epilepsy, severe learning difficulties, speech difficulties, was blind and was fed by a tube. He required 24-hour care, he needed a wheelchair and the family moved into an adapted ground floor flat. He had no independent mobility and spent life between his bed and a chair. He died in 2014, aged only 12. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login Share Print Tags Obstetrics14. Changing your opinion15. Giving Oral Evidence Related articles Sidney Conway v Yeovil District Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Anor [2025] EWHC 2488 (KB) Sir Michael Davies Lecture 2025: Lady Simler, Enhancing Expert Evidence: Reports, Opinions, and Judicial Perspectives. Patricia Andrews & Ors v Kronospan Limited [2025] EWHC 2429 (TCC) Impact speed and risk of injury Read between the lines, judge Switch article BCX v DTA [2021] EWHC B27 (Costs) Previous Article Original Beauty Technology Co. Ltd v G4K Fashion Ltd [2021] EWHC 3439 (Ch) Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.