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Ireland: Death, Time Barred Claims And The Equitable Doctrine Of Unconscionability
High Court dismisses claim against deceased doctor’s estate as statute barred pursuant to s. 9(2)(b) of the Civil Liability Act, 1961. The High Court dismissed a husband and wife’s claims against the estate of a consultant histopathologist, who is alleged to have acted negligently in the testing and reporting of a histology sample carried out […]
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Irish Court of Appeal Rejects Partisan Expert Evidence
In a significant decision, the Irish Court of Appeal (the “Court”) has warned of a possible culture of ‘partisan advocates’ among experts involved in Irish litigation and strongly emphasised the requirement for expert witnesses to be fair, objective and non-partisan. The Court confirmed that if an expert strays materially from their duties of independence, impartiality […]
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Taxi driver making ‘career out of personal injury accidents’ has latest claim dismissed
Ravinder Pal Singh 39, of Liffey Road, Lucan, Co Dublin, has obtained almost €100,000 in damages from previous accidents, the court heard.
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Reporting restrictions on personal injury cases would have massive ramifications, court hears
Barrister Shane English said restrictions on press coverage of personal injury cases involving minors would have massive ramifications for the media, the public and democracy itself.
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Employment lawyer and TikTok sensation Richard Grogan has passed away (via Joe.ie)
Ireland’s most famous employment lawyer, Richard Grogan, has sadly passed away. The news was confirmed by Lawyers Against Homelessness on Wednesday (23 November). “Remembering our esteemed and most generous colleague Richard Grogan who gave selflessly of his time, talent and genius to the homeless. Rest in peace Richard,” the group wrote. To read the full […]
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€60k award over slip on black ice in apartment complex is overturned
Complainant had sued management company of apartment complex over fall down a flight of stairs after he allegedly slipped on black ice at the top of a stairs in a common area
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Award of €60,000 to bus driver over alleged slip on ice overturned by appeal court (via Irish Times)
Shakur Ahmed (54) fractured his elbow when he fell down a flight of stairs in apartment block when leaving for work The Court of Appeal (CoA) has overturned a €60,201 award to a bus driver who allegedly slipped on black ice at the top of staircase in a common area of his apartment block. Shakur […]
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Garda who was pulled down steps of airplane by asylum seeker awarded almost €88,000 in damages (via Independent.ie)
A garda sergeant who was injured when he was pulled down the steps of an airplane at Dublin Airport by a man seeking asylum has been awarded almost €88,000 damages against the State. Sergeant Michael Griffin (49) told a Garda Compensation hearing in the High Court that in April 2010, while head of an immigration […]
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Man who suffered brain injury in car crash outside GAA grounds as teen settles case for €2.7m
Victim sued two drivers, GAA club and council over collision that also left him with serious facial injuries
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Spiritan-run Templeogue College resolves victimisation claims taken by two teachers
The teachers alleged they were subjected to exclusionary treatment by senior management because they made complaints of ageist discrimination
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Failed CervicalCheck mothers are being forced into ‘cruel’ deathbed decisions after court ruling
Terminally ill victims can no longer seek compensation on behalf of the children they will leave behind
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Number of accusers who have made Spiritan sex abuse claims rises to 300 (via Irish Times)
Beleaguered congregation has been contacted by more than 60 people in past week alone The number of people who have made allegations in relation to claims of abuse at Spiritans schools has risen to almost 300. Within the past week, the Spiritan congregation has been “contacted by more than 60 people”, it was revealed at […]
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