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Legal fees halved by judge in case of boy who lost part of finger
Judge previously expressed concern that costs were high relative to proposed damages
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Boy’s case against HSE for alleged failure to diagnose hearing problem settled
Despite parental concern issue allegedly only came to light after routine tests in school
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Recusal application in lead challenge to personal injury guidelines dismissed
Counsel argued there could be a perception of bias if a judge who voted for rules heard case
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€40,000 for schoolboy who tripped on metal strips inserted to stop skateboarders
A judge has approved a €40,000 settlement offer to a 12-year-old schoolboy who tripped on metal strips inserted in a pedestrian way to deter skateboarding.
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Boy who lost top of finger in ‘traumatic’ ice-rink accident awarded €32,500
A young boy whose little finger was amputated down to the first knuckle following an accident at an ice rink has settled his High Court action for an “all-in figure” of €32,500.
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FBD must cover publicans’ losses for early closures and closed bar areas
The High Court has ruled that FBD Insurance plc must pay publicans for losses arising from the early closures of premises which occurred from 10 August 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a 201-page judgment, Mr Justice Denis McDonald held that the early closing requirement was a government-imposed closure and therefore fell within the ambit of FBD’s policy.
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High Court requests ‘outstanding issues’ be resolved before it determines Covid pub damages
The High Court has clarified certain issues raised in four publicans’ ongoing test actions over FBD’s failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Family of factory worker who died from asbestos illness say others may be unaware of health risks
Patrick Byrne, who spent 20 years working at a tyre factory, died of an aggressive form of cancer
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Deirdre Morley, who killed her three children, sues HSE, hospital and consultant
Children’s father Andrew McGinley has also issued medical negligence actions in the High Court
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Judge fixes hearing for preliminary issue in personal injuries guidelines challenge
Issue raised is whether a judge who took part in guidelines vote should recuse themselves from lead case, court hears
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Motorcyclist injured when he hit crowd-control barrier sues council and festival in High Court
A motorcyclist who was injured when he came off his bike after hitting a crowd-control barrier allegedly left on a roadway for a community festival is suing the local council, the festival managers, and local organisers in the High Court.
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ESB worker attacked by stag sues in High Court
An ESB worker who was attacked by a large stag and tossed through the air as he climbed a mountain has sued in the High Court.
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