Westlife's Mark Feehily to Sue over Weight-Loss Op
Feehily alleges the surgeon left tissue behind after the operation, causing a leak, severe infections and recurrent sepsis.
- Westlife singer Mark Feehily filed a medical negligence claim at the High Court against bariatric surgeon Nick Carter, alleging severe complications from an August 2020 weight-loss procedure.
- According to court documents, Feehily claims Carter failed to remove enough of his stomach during a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Spire Portsmouth Hospital, causing recurring sepsis and infections.
- Following severe complications, Feehily underwent a full gastrectomy in 2023 to remove his entire stomach. Carter denies negligence, claiming "leakage was a recognised complication" in approximately 1% of cases.
- The claim is valued at more than £200,000, with court records showing Carter filed a defense in January denying liability. Leigh Day Solicitors confirmed the legal process is ongoing.
- As he continues recovery, Feehily has taken a lighter professional pace, currently hosting Mark Feehily's Musical Icons on Radio 1 following a 2024 health hiatus.
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Westlife star Mark Feehily sues bariatric surgeon Nick Carter in £200,000 lawsuit over weight-loss surgery, alleges recurring sepsis led to stomach removal; surgeon denies negligence
Westlife star Mark Feehily is suing bariatric surgeon Nick Carter in a £200,000 claim over complications following weight-loss surgery. Feehily alleges the procedure led to recurring sepsis and eventually required his entire stomach to be removed. Carter denies negligence and argues that the leak was a recognised complication of the procedure.
Westlife singer Mark Feehily sues surgeon following weight-loss operation
Westlife singer Mark Feehily sues surgeon following weight-loss operation . Mark Feehily, the 46-year-old Westlife singer, is taking legal action against bariatric surgeon Nick Carter, alleging medical negligence in connection with a weight-loss procedure carried out in 2020
Westlife singer Mark Feehily sues surgeon over weight-loss operation
The 46-year-old Irish singer has spoken publicly about his health issues over the years which led to his hiatus from the group in 2024
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