Case: Surgeon X’s Negligence Leading to Injury of Patient Y

Facts of the Case:

• Surgeon X performs an abdominal operation on patient Y.
• Surgeon X inadvertently leaves scissors inside Y’s body during the surgery.
• Y experiences considerable pain and suffering as a result.

Issue in the Case:

• Whether Y can hold Surgeon X accountable for damages due to negligence.

Principle:

• Negligence occurs when there is a breach of legal duty by failing to exercise the care and skill expected of a reasonable person in similar circumstances.

Judgment:

• Y can file a lawsuit against Surgeon X for damages resulting from negligence.
• Surgeon X, as a medical professional, has a legal duty to exercise reasonable care and skill during surgical procedures, ensuring no instruments are left inside the patient’s body.
• By leaving scissors inside Y’s body, Surgeon X breached this duty of care.
• This breach directly causes harm and suffering to Y.
• Surgeon X’s conduct amounts to gross negligence, given the severity of the oversight.
• Therefore, Surgeon X is liable to compensate Y for the damages resulting from the negligence.

In conclusion, Surgeon X’s negligence in leaving scissors inside Y’s body during the operation renders X liable for the damages suffered by Y.