In August 2018, Patrick Verhoeven -- quantitative analyst, $250,000 per annum, WAIS-IV IQ of 121 -- underwent six ECT sessions at Epworth Hospital under Dr Michael Piperoglou. During Treatment 5, the Thymatron printout records 23 beats per minute. There is no documentation that this near-asystole event was recognised, responded to, or disclosed to the patient. Treatment 6 proceeded three days later. Epworth's own MR40H checklist confirms the consent form, anaesthetic charts, and clinical notes existed -- none were produced in response to a complete records request served January 2026. Mr Verhoeven is now on a Disability Support Pension, assessed at 0–7 hours work capacity per week; his GP places onset at 2019. Bill Madden (Carroll & O'Dea, co-author of Australian Medical Liability) has reviewed the materials and confirmed in writing the claim may have merit. Maurice Blackburn act on related insurance claims.