Baby P case doctor sues hospital
Updated on 19 June 2009
The doctor who failed to spot that Baby P had a broken back and ribs days before his death is suing her former employers over her dismissal, it has been disclosed.
Consultant paediatrician Dr Sabah Al-Zayyat missed the injuries after deciding she could not carry out a full check-up because the little boy was "miserable and cranky".
Two days later, on August 3 2007, baby Peter died in a blood-splattered cot in Haringey, north London, at the hands of his mother, her boyfriend and their lodger.
Dr Al-Zayyat had her contract with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) terminated after the case came to light.
She has now launched a claim for damages against the world-famous children's hospital.
A Great Ormond Street spokeswoman said: "We can confirm we have received notice of legal action.
"The trust will vigorously defend its position.
"We believe we acted fairly and in the interests of patients.
"Detailed rebuttal of Dr Al-Zayyat's claims will have to wait for any hearing.
"We didn't scapegoat her. The case surrounds her dismissal from GOSH following the decision not to renew her fixed-term contract."
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