Unnecessary mastectomy valued at $250K not $400K, on appeal
Three B.C. Court of Appeal judges found the negligent mastectomy of the woman's right breast was not severe enough to warrant a high award for damages.
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Three B.C. Court of Appeal judges found the negligent mastectomy of the woman's right breast was not severe enough to warrant a high award for damages.
A B.C. Supreme Court civil jury awarded Elena Ivanova $400,000 in damages from the pathologist who wrongly diagnosed her with breast cancer. But the verdict has been held back and it will be months before Ivanova has a resolution.