Negligence cases

Summary

The request sought data on clinical negligence cases against Manx Care over the last five years, including outcomes and costs. The authority disclosed that 32 cases were recorded, with 9 settled, 15 ongoing, and 8 effectively won, alongside detailed financial expenditure totaling over £12 million.

Key Facts

• Manx Care recorded 32 clinical negligence cases between 2020 and March 2025.
• 9 cases resulted in compensation awards being paid to claimants.
• 15 cases remain ongoing with no final outcome.
• 8 cases were considered 'wins' for Manx Care due to withdrawal, lack of contact, or limitation periods.
• Total expenditure on legal fees, compensation, and professional costs over five years exceeded £12 million.

Data Disclosed

• 32
• 9
• 15
• 8
• 2020 to 26 March 2025
• 1 April 2021
• £1,924,877
• £9,597,396
• £566,939
• £12,089,212
• 2024/25
• 2023/24
• 2022/23
• 2021/22
• 2020/21

Original Request

In the last five years how many cases of negligence have been made against Manx Care?

Of those cases how many did Manx Care win/lose or are still on going ?

In the last five years how much has been spent on legal fees in terms of negligence cases including awards made against Manx Care".