A man in Dubai was ordered to pay the outstanding balance of a Dh1.206 million (approximately BD123,000) medical bill after his father’s death.
A civil court in Dubai ruled that the Arab man had to pay the hospital bills accrued during his late father’s treatment, after he failed to attend hearings or contest the case.
The 78-year-old father had been admitted to the hospital’s emergency department and was treated by doctors at the facility for more than 2 months until his death.
His son, the defendant, initially paid Dh35,000 but stopped after his father’s passing, despite signing an undertaking to cover all treatment expenses.
The hospital filed a lawsuit after repeated attempts to collect payment failed, demanding the remaining Dh1,171,000, along with 9 per cent annual interest, legal costs, and attorney fees.
The court noted that the defendant was duly notified through public announcement but did not appear or submit a defence.
The court held the son liable for the medical bills he had undertaken to pay and was ordered to settle the amount of Dh1,171,000, in addition to fees, expenses, and legal costs.
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