Central Aflao Hospital has been ordered to pay GH¢5,000. This was for asking to change its defence documents late. The Ho High Court made this decision.
Justice Rosemarie Afua Asante presided over the case. The hospital's late request delayed the legal process.
The lawsuit was brought by the family of Linda Adua. Mrs. Adua was a caterer who passed away.
Her family claims Linda Adua suffered medical negligence. The details of the alleged negligence are part of the ongoing court case.
The court found the hospital's request to amend its defence to be untimely. This led to the imposition of costs.
The payment of GH¢5,000 covers the expenses caused by the delay. It is a penalty for not acting promptly.
The main case of medical negligence against the hospital will continue. This fine is separate from the outcome of the original lawsuit.