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Man who suffered brain injury in car crash outside GAA grounds as teen settles case for €2.7m (via Independent.ie)
Victim sued two drivers, GAA club and council over collision that also left him with serious facial injuries A young man who suffered a brain injury when the car in which he was a passenger was in a collision has settled his High Court action for €2.7m. Joshua Nevin was 17 when the accident happened […]
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ISME pays €75,000 in damages to solicitor in defamation action (via Irish Times)
Limerick solicitor Gerard O’Neill sued over comments in press releases by ISME about a personal injuries action A solicitor who sued over defamatory comments made by the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (ISME) Association has received an apology in the High Court as well as €75,000 in damages. Limerick solicitor Gerard O’Neill sued over the […]
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Jesuits have paid €7.4m in settlement costs to abuse survivors (via The Irish Times)
Congregation encourages anyone abused by Fr Joseph Marmion or any Jesuit to contact them and/or relevant authorities. The Jesuit congregation in Ireland has, to date, received 149 allegations of abuse against 43 of its priests, while just one case has led to criminal proceedings. Settlements have been agreed with 78 people alleging abuse, at a […]
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US lawyer who won $4.7bn talcum powder ruling targets UK next (via Irish Legal News)
The lawyer who won a $4.7 billion ruling against Johnson & Johnson in the US over claims its talcum powder caused cancer is launching a group action to compensate alleged victims in the UK. Mark Lanier is one of the founding partners of Lanier, Longstaff, Hedar & Roberts LLP, which has been set up to […]
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Judge in surrogacy case learns about legislation plans via the media
‘Unacceptable’ for court to learn of State’s proposed legislation on fifth day of a case where such legislation is relevant, judge says
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Government urged to ‘get serious’ with insurers as commercial premiums rise 16%
Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Leo Varadkar has said the process of reform should continue ‘until premiums begin to fall across the board’.
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€2m award for Donegal couple exposed to toxic chemicals from home spray foam insulation upheld (via Independent.ie)
A €2 million award to a couple who claimed they were exposed to toxic chemicals after spray foam insulation was installed in their home has been upheld by the Court of Appeal (CoA). The injuries suffered by Patrick and Anita Duffy were very serious and life changing, the three-judge court ruled. The description of Mr […]
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‘Unacceptable’ litigation culture on expert evidence needs to change, judges warn (via Irish Times)
New law and rules may be needed to combat the ‘hired gun’ syndrome, says Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal (COA) has warned expert witnesses and lawyers there needs to be a “significant change” in an “unacceptable” litigation culture concerning the use of expert evidence. The three-judge COA voiced particular concern that it is […]
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€30,000 settlement for girl who fell and cut her head on school chair while coming in from yard (via Independent.ie)
A girl who fell as she was coming in from her school playground and hit her head on a chair has settled a High Court action for €30,000. Lara Higgins was five when she suffered a laceration near her left eye area after she fell forward and struck her head on the chair which was […]
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The imperfect Personal Injuries Assessment Board in Ireland
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) was established in 2003 as an independent statutory body to provide an alternative process for assessing personal injury claims in Ireland. However, its efficacy and efficiency have been the subject of much debate and criticism. One of the main criticisms of the PIAB is its slow and bureaucratic process. […]
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High Court upholds the constitutionality of the personal injuries guidelines (via Lexology)
By LK Shields A decision of the High Court of Ireland has upheld the constitutionality of the Personal Injuries Guidelines. The Personal Injuries Guidelines have replaced the Book of Quantum in all personal injury claims. To read the full story please visit: https://www.lkshields.ie/news-insights/news/high-court-upholds-the-constitutionality-of-the-personal-injuries-guidelines
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Man loses €60,000 personal injury case against Dublin’s Merrion Inn
Michael Ryan (67), from Booterstown, uses crutches to walk and alleged that he slipped on wet tiles in pub’s accessible toilet
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