From the Press: The Koler Family Sues the Ministry of Health Over Treatment Discontinuation
Coverage of the article from Walla: the failure of the cannabis reform led to a deterioration in the condition of an 8-year-old boy and forced the family to emigrate abroad.
Hana Perl Koler, mother of the boy Shalom Yedidya Koler, recently filed a torts claim for NIS 76,405 against the Ministry of Health and the Medical Cannabis Unit (YAKAR). The lawsuit, filed through Adv. Yariv Vaknin, exposes the serious failures in the cannabis reform promoted by then-Deputy Minister Yaakov Litzman.
According to the statement of claim, the Ministry of Health stopped supplying Yedidya with the precise medication he required. The failure forced the family to decide to emigrate to the United States in order to save their son’s life.
Medical Deterioration Following the Halt in Supply
Yedidya Koler, an eight-year-old boy who suffers from severe epilepsy, has become a symbol of the fight against the reform. The medical staff treated Yedidya with a monthly dosage of 70 grams of extract oil and 30 grams of inflorescence. About six months ago, the Ministry of Health stopped the supply from the “Tikun Olam” company due to regulatory changes.
Yedidya’s mother describes a severe deterioration in his medical condition, including documented, serious seizures. The videos published on social media shocked the public and brought the issue to the media agenda in programs such as “HaTzinor.”
Demands of the Lawsuit: Compensation for Anguish and Emigration Costs
The claim was filed at the Hadera Magistrate’s Court and includes clear monetary demands:
- Relocation funding: covering flight tickets, rent, and initial living expenses in the United States.
- Tort damages: NIS 10,000 for the severe mental anguish caused to the family.
- Protecting life: the family argues that the system’s inaction puts the child’s life in real danger in Israel.
Adv. Yariv Vaknin’s Position: “A Mark of Shame on the Health System”
Adv. Yariv Vaknin, who represents the family, sharply criticizes the State’s conduct. In his words: “Filing this lawsuit is nothing less than a mark of shame on the system. The family is forced to undergo unnecessary trauma that could have been avoided if those entrusted with the matter had fulfilled their duty. It is sad to discover that in Israel a family is forced to leave the country because of bureaucracy and inaction.”
Our firm sees great importance in this case in protecting patient rights and securing medical entitlements against governmental bodies. We fight to ensure that every patient receives the treatment they deserve without bureaucratic interruptions.
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