Woman who sued doctor for negligence over her childbirth loses suit

Woman who sued doctor for negligence over her childbirth loses suit

Justice Choo Han Teck found that the obstetrician, Dr Khoo Chong Kiat, had not been negligent in his diagnosis, treatment and care of Ms Cherissa Cheng.

Director of Bima City Hospital, Dr. Fathurrahman, confirmed that the hospital lacks specialist doctors. Specifically for obstetricians, there are only two doctors.

Woman Loses Medical Negligence Lawsuit Against Obstetrician for Childbirth Injuries

A 32-year-old woman has lost her medical negligence lawsuit against her obstetrician after she suffered injuries during childbirth. In a judgment released on 3 Apr 2025, Justice Choo Han Teck dismissed the claims against Dr Khoo Chong Kiat, finding that the doctor had not been negligent in his diagnosis, treatment, and care. Childbirth Procedures and Consent Claims Rejected by Court Ms Cherissa Cheng sued Dr Khoo, a senior consultant obstetricia…