Georgiana Ahamefule vs Imperial Medical Centre & Dr. Alex Molokwu (ID/1627/2000) - Judgement

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Judgment of High Court of Lagos State dated September 27 2012 -- DECLARING termination of employment unlawful, unconsented HIV testing constitutes battery, failure to provide counseling services to HIV positive patient constitutes negligence of professional duty, and denial of medical care based on HIV status constitutes a violation of right to health; and AWARDING 5 million Niara general damages for wrongful termination of employment and 2 million Niara compensation for unconsented HIV testing.

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