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High Court: Former MMA fighter fails in application to restrain Conor McGregor from describing him as ‘a rat’
The High Court has refused an application by a former sparring partner and friend of Conor McGregor seeking to restrain Mr McGregor from describing him as “a rat”. The plaintiff claimed that the insult meant that he was an informer and a person who betrays another. The application was brought pursuant to section 33 of […]
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€60k claim for knee injury ‘outrageous’ as judge points to photo of woman in road race
Olga Dresmane, who was responsible for X-raying luggage at security points in Dublin Airport, claimed she had injured her left knee when a piece of carry-on luggage had been accidentally dropped by one of her colleagues.
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Further High Court Judgments On Consent Settlement Orders In Personal Injury Cases
Two recent judgments of the High Court have departed from the views on consent settlement orders in personal injury actions articulated by Mr Justice Twomey in Kuczack v Tracey Tyres (Portumna) Limited (No.2). In Wilson v Leonardi and Virginia Park Lodge Limited, Mr Justice Barr acknowledged the recent conflicting High Court judgments on this issue. The Court […]
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Cork council paid out €1.1m compensation for footpath-related injuries in nine months
Average of €33,387 per claim for 34 slips, trips and falls in first nine months of 2022
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SUPREME COURT TO HEAR APPEAL OVER CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PERSONAL INJURY AWARDS GUIDELINES
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of an important test challenge aimed at setting aside guidelines regarding personal injuries awards. The court agreed to hear a “leapfrog” appeal direct from the High Court, in an action brought by Bridget Delaney from Dungarvan in Co Waterford. In a […]
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Psychologist accused of ‘over-egging’ her pudding as €60,000 injury claim dismissed (via The Irish Times)
Blessing Agbo took case against Trinity College Dublin over fall down steps but videos played in court conflicted with evidence A judge has dismissed a €60,000 damages claim taken by a psychologist against Trinity College Dublin after finding that she “over-egged her pudding” and exaggerated the extent of her injuries. Judge John Martin ordered Blessing […]
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Young disabled man awarded €1m over serious brain injury in assault at respite centre
Liability and causation of the alleged brain injury were strongly disputed, the court heard
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Enoch Burke begs three times to be freed from Mountjoy as parents clash with judge (via Independent.ie)
Evangelical Christian mother tells judge he will ‘stand before a higher judge and God almighty will put this matter straight’ Enoch Burke has begged a judge to release him from prison, but the request was rejected because of his ongoing refusal to comply with High Court orders. During a hearing today, the schoolteacher three times […]
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HSE and hospital apologise for substandard care as boy’s case settles for €9m
‘Sincere apologies’ to family of Harry David Kavanagh, who suffered a brain injury at birth
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CervicalCheck case: ‘Her blood is on the Government’s hands’ – Teap family settle as labs admit breach of duty
High Court judge says facts of the case taken by relatives of late Irene against labs and HSE ‘dark and disturbing’
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Schoolgirl left scarred after acid splashed onto her face in science class settles action for €45,000 (via Independent.ie)
A schoolgirl who suffered an accidental acid splash to her face during a science class has settled her High Court action for €45,000. Sarah Coleman was part of a first year science class when sulphuric acid accidentally splashed on her. Her Counsel, Andrew Walker SC, instructed by Piarais Neary of Homs Assist Solicitors, told the […]
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CervicalCheck case: ‘Her blood is on the Government’s hands’ – Teap family settle as labs admit breach of duty (via Irish Times)
High Court judge says facts of the case taken by relatives of late Irene against labs and HSE ‘dark and disturbing’ Two screening laboratories have admitted in the High Court that they were in breach of their duty when they each failed to report abnormalities in the smear tests of a woman who later died […]
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