A painter/decorator who injured his leg while spray-painting the ceiling of a Starbucks café has been awarded more than...
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Four executives at Custom House Capital due in court over conspiracy to defraud investors
Four senior executives of Custom House Capital have been directed to appear before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court next week...
‘I am having significant trouble with it’ – Ex-Ireland player Tony Buckley to sue rugby governing bodies
Former Ireland and Munster rugby player Tony Buckley is to take court action against the IRFU and Munster Rugby. The case...
Court of Appeal: Woman fails in appeal to set aside third party notice due to delay in bringing motion
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought by a woman seeking to set aside a third party notice on the grounds...
Guidelines slashing minor injury payouts interfere with independence of courts, judges told
Appeal over constitutionality of guidelines has major implications for future handling of personal injury awards
Nervous Shock: The law on ‘secondary victims’
There is divergence between Ireland and Britain on the ‘proximity test’ in claims for ‘nervous shock’ for primary and...
Equality of arms
A High Court judge has taken aim at plaintiffs’ solicitors referring to medical consultants for the purpose of providing...
‘Taken for a ride’ – Cost of car insurance premiums on the rise again despite fall in claims costs
The most recent report from the PIAB, the average personal injury award by PIAB between January and June 2022 was €14,786, some 38pc lower than before the guidelines were implemented.
Court of Appeal: €140,000 for Dunnes Stores employee who injured ankle in fall from a wobbly ladder
The Court of Appeal has upheld a finding of liability against Dunnes Stores for injuries suffered by an employee who fell...