LOBJHANIDZE v. GEORGIA

Published on 21 July 2025 FOURTH SECTIONApplication no. 17105/25Shorena LOBJHANIDZEagainst Georgialodged on 30 May 2025communicated on 1 July 2025SUBJECT MATTER OF THE CASEThe application concerns four dental implant surgeries performed on the applicant at a private medical clinic between April 2017 and September 2018, which allegedly left her in pain and lasting health complications, including facial deformation. On 9 July 2018 the applicant was granted disability status, making her eligible for a disability pension. However, on 7 August 2020 the relevant authorities revoked her disability status, and the decision was subsequently upheld by the national courts.In the meantime, on 27 November 2018 the applicant brought a claim for damages against the clinic and three of its doctors, seeking compensation for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damage, including reimbursement of all future medical …