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Haifa Court Orders Dentist to Pay 150,000 Shekels for Negligent Treatment Despite Patient's Smoking
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
A Haifa court ordered a dentist to pay 150,000 shekels after negligent dental treatment caused severe complications, partially attributing fault to the patient's smoking. The ruling highlights medical accountability and patient compensation in Israel.
- 01Haifa court ruled dentist negligent and ordered 150,000 shekels compensation.
- 02Patient suffered multiple surgeries and nerve damage after dental treatment complications.
- 03Dentist initially offered only 2,000 shekels, blaming patient's heavy smoking.
- 04Court assigned patient 20% contributory negligence due to smoking.
- 05Compensation covers pain, suffering, lost wages, medical costs, and legal fees.
- 06Ruling reinforces medical accountability and fair compensation in Israeli courts.
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