Sorbello v South Western Sydney Local Health Network; Sultan v South Western Sydney Local Health Network

The case involved two plaintiffs, Sorbello and Sultan, suing the South Western Sydney Local Health Network for medical negligence. The disputes centred on whether the plaintiffs suffered psychiatric injuries as a result of the defendants' admitted breach of duty of care, and if so, the nature and extent of those injuries, as well as the assessment of non-economic and economic losses. The case was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

The court was required to determine several legal issues. Firstly, it had to assess whether the plaintiffs had indeed suffered psychiatric injuries. Secondly, the court had to determine the nature and extent of the psychiatric injuries. Thirdly, the court had to evaluate the non-economic loss and past and future economic losses suffered by the plaintiffs. Finally, the court had to consider the appropriate quantum of damages for each plaintiff.

The court found that both plaintiffs had suffered psychiatric injuries as a result of the defendants' admitted breach of duty of care. The court assessed the nature and extent of the injuries, and determined that both plaintiffs were entitled to compensation for non-economic loss and past and future economic losses. The court awarded damages to both plaintiffs, finding in their favour. The court also ordered the defendants to pay the plaintiffs' costs.

The court's judgment was comprehensive, providing detailed analysis of the evidence and applying relevant legal principles to reach its conclusions. The final orders of the court were that the defendants pay damages to both plaintiffs, along with their costs.