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Workman who banged his head as he left toilet cubicle loses €60,000 damages claim
A six foot five inches tall workman, who banged his head when he forgot to duck as he left a private cubicle in a work loo, has lost a €60,000 damages claim for personal injuries against a former employer.
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Ryanair employee awarded €85,000 after slipping on de-icing fluid
The High Court heard the cabin supervisorsuffered a spiral fracture to her right humerus as a result of the fall.
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Burglars will no longer be able to claim for suffering injury
Insurance shift will reduce ‘duty of care’ on property owners
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Rotunda apologises and makes €3.7m interim settlement for boy’s birth injuries
The Rotunda Hospital in Dublin has apologised and made an interim settlement of €3.7m for the “shortcomings and failings” in care surrounding the birth of a boy more than a decade ago, the High Court heard.
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Glass factory worker who was struck by several sheets of glass which fell from trolley awarded €120,000
A glass factory worker who sustained injuries to his lower limbs in a work accident has been awarded €120,000 by the High Court. #irishclaimsauthority
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Dunnes Stores worker who dislocated ankle while organising shelves awarded €161,000
A Dunnes Stores worker who dislocated her ankle after she fell off a ladder while organising supermarket shelves has been awarded almost €161,000 by the High Court.
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Court approves further €1.78 million from State fund for claims against Setanta
Liquidated insurer made a total of €7.2m in contributions to the Insurance Compensation Fund from 2007
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Factory worker injured by falling glass awarded damages
James Molloy sustained compression injuries and lacerations to his lower limbs
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Hospital caterer challenges award under new personal injury guidelines
Personal injuries board failed to give adequate reasons for award, woman claims
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Insurers blame claimants rejecting awards for small fall in motor premiums
More people are rejecting insurance settlement offers from the State’s Personal Injury Assessment Board in the hope of getting a larger award in courts.
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Terminally ill girl (12) settles action over alleged delay to tumour diagnosis
A 12-year-old girl with a life expectancy of six months who had sued over an alleged delay in the diagnosis of a tumour on her spine has settled her High Court action for €675,000.
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FIFA launches new online platform for handling legal proceedings
The FIFA Legal Portal, which went live on Sunday, enables football stakeholders – such as clubs, players, associations, intermediaries, law firms with a power of attorney, and anyone involved in proceedings – to lodge a claim with the relevant FIFA decision-making or judicial body. The new platform will “gradually replace” the current email communications system. After […]
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