The Irish Examiner reported on 9.7.2015 that a pensioner who went to buy a waterproof gazebo to place over her cake stall at a farmers market broke her hip in a fall at Dunnes Stores.The woman was caused to fall over a deck chair that blocked her path and she suffered a break to her hip as a result. Dunnes Stores denied fault for the accident. Using CCTV footage from the store, the judge found 100% against Dunnes Stores on liability. She was awarded €137,000 compensation by Judge Abbott at the High Court in Cork.
A 13-year old boy who lost his mother - his sole parent - to breast cancer three years ago has settled a High Court action against the HSE over alleged delay in diagnosis. … Continue
THE HSE has apologised to the women who have shared their traumatic childbirth stories on RTÉ’S Liveline programme over the last two weeks. … Continue
A 14-year old girl who claimed she suffered a severe shoulder injury at birth has settled her High Court action for €425,000. Amy Hutchinson the High Court heard has difficulty riding a bicycle and a problem carrying her schoolbag as a result of the the injury to her right shoulder and arm. … Continue
Samuel Forde, the Court heard, has cerebral palsy which has affected every aspect of his life and his requirements for the future are extensive and he will need lifetime care. … Continue
