A 38-year-old building site foreman, who had to quit golf and football after a shampoo dispenser crushed one of his big toes, has been awarded €25,000 damages against a top Dublin hotel.
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RTÉ asks court to strike out damages claim made by politician Joe Costello
RTÉ HAS ASKED the High Court to strike out a damages claim brought against it by Labour politician Joe Costello on the grounds it is bound to fail.
Challenges to personal injury claim guidelines are growing
Winds of Change are Blowing – Significant Extension to Protections for Whistle-blowers in Ireland
On 12 May 2021, the General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill (GS) was published by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The purpose of this amending legislation is to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/1937 (Whistleblowing Directive) into Irish law. Ireland is one of
Damages Not An Adequate Remedy In Trade Mark Dispute
The Irish High Court has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the infringement of a plaintiff’s registered trade mark, finding that damages would not be an adequate remedy in the circumstances.
Insurance industry must be fair if it wants fairness
A damning report by the Central Bank of Ireland reveals, many insurance companies are ripping off their most loyal customer
Solicitor takes case against WRC over handling of her unfair dismissal case
A solicitor who says she was sacked by leading law firm Arthur Cox after criticising a senior colleague has issued proceedings against the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) over the handling of her unfair dismissal case.
Pensioner sues Ryanair claiming she was injured when plane hit turbulence
Defence counsel told the court the 72-year-old has post-traumatic stress disorder and a phobia of flying. Ryanair has denied all the claims and says if the incident took place it was not caused by any act, default, neglect or omission by the airline.
Family of factory worker who died of lung disease settles case for €375,000
Father allegedly inhaled chemical dust during production of chewing gum, court hears