Woman suing GPHC for $20m over stillborn baby

Sumarie Balwant

A woman who delivered a stillborn baby at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in November last year is suing the institution for $20m.

In legal proceedings filed in the High Court, Sumarie Balwant is seeking damages in excess of $10m for alleged negligence as a result of acts and or omissions by personnel of the hospital between November 16 and 18th at the Maternity Ward of the hospital.

She is also seeking damages in excess of $10m for personal injuries, pain and