Doctor Who Donated Kidney to Mother Faces £1m Legal Battle Over Property and Funds

Dr. Sonia Bains and her sister are being sued by their mother over ownership of a house and divorce settlement funds, with claims of trust breaches and coercion at the center of the case.

• Dr. Sonia Bains, a Football Association sports doctor, donated a kidney to her mother, Camilla Bains, in 2017 to save her life after years of serious health issues.
• Camilla is suing Sonia and her lawyer sister, Sharn Bains, for ownership of an £800,000 house in Sutton and £340,000 from her divorce settlement, claiming the funds were held in trust for her.
• The sisters argue the house was purchased by Sonia and the funds were gifted to them, with their lawyers asserting that Camilla relinquished her legal or beneficial claims in prior agreements.
• Camilla alleges she was evicted from the house and that Sonia signed a declaration of trust under coercion, while Sonia is counterclaiming for repayment of loans made to her mother.
• The case highlights the complete breakdown of the family relationship, with both sides presenting conflicting evidence about financial contributions and ownership agreements.

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