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Namibian Woman Sues Over Left-Behind Needle | Namibia News
A Namibian woman is suing the government for $13 million after alleging a surgical needle was left inside her uterus in 2016, causing years of pain and suffering. The High Court rejected the government’s attempt to dismiss the case on grounds of expired prescription time, ruling that she only became aware of potential negligence in late 2022 — well within the legal window. The lawsuit now moves forward, seeking compensation for physical trauma, lost income, and infertility, with a status hearing scheduled for September 2026. The court hasn’t ruled on whether negligence occurred — just that…
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