Trial Baby dies during surgery: hospital staff stand trial in Lucerne court
The main trial against two male and one female doctor opened at the Lucerne Criminal Court on Wednesday morning. Four years ago, a two-month-old baby died during their treatment at Lucerne Children's Hospital.
12.11.2025, 09:28
SDA
The three defendants are charged with involuntary manslaughter and negligent grievous bodily harm. The death occurred during a non-urgent operation for a hernia.
The trial began in a packed courtroom in the presence of the father of the deceased child and employees of the cantonal hospital. According to the presiding judge, it should last a good day and a half.
For the homicide, the public prosecutor is demanding a prison sentence of three years, six months of which must be served. This is linked to a fine of 10,000 francs. The assault should also result in a fine.
The accused do not admit the facts of the case. They also want to exercise their right to refuse to testify in court.
