21 February 2022 Priya Vaidya 3176 Case Updates Freeman v Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 3378 (QB) by Priya Vaidya The case: Callum Best was born on 27 June 2002. Just before his birth he suffered a severe brain injury as a result of placental abruption'. He developed a number of disabilities including cerebral palsy, microcephaly, Type I diabetes, epilepsy, severe learning difficulties, speech difficulties, was blind and was fed by a tube. He required 24-hour care, he needed a wheelchair and the family moved into an adapted ground floor flat. He had no independent mobility and spent life between his bed and a chair. He died in 2014, aged only 12. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login Share Print Tags Obstetrics14. Changing your opinion15. Giving Oral Evidence Related articles The combative paediatric expert remains anonymous Craigard (Dartford) Limited & Anor v Westbury Homes (Holdings) Limited & Anor [2026] EWHC 2453 (TCC) EWI Study Day 2026– Mastering the Witness Box: From Preparation to Persuasion DLP Ltd v Coram UK Holding Ltd [2026] EWHC 2448 (IPEC) (25 September 2026) A Day in the Life of an Oil and Commodities Expert Witness Switch article BCX v DTA [2021] EWHC B27 (Costs) Previous Article Original Beauty Technology Co. Ltd v G4K Fashion Ltd [2021] EWHC 3439 (Ch) Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.