Savita's husband to sue HSE over wife's death

The widower of Savita Halappanavar has initiated legal proceedings against health chiefs and his wife’s obstetrician.

Savita's husband to sue HSE over wife's death
Sat, 21 Sep, 2013 - 14:35

The widower of Savita Halappanavar has initiated legal proceedings against health chiefs and his wife’s obstetrician.

Praveen Halappanavar had his legal team serve a personal injury summons against the Health Service Executive (HSE) West and Dr Katherine Astbury yesterday, alleging negligence in the death of the 31-year-old.

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