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Insurance premiums still rising despite huge fall in payouts – CSO figures
There has been a sharp fall in the number and the value of claims paid out by the State’s Personal Injuries Assessment...
Court of Appeal: Russian aircraft insurer’s appeal dismissed as having ‘no substance’
The Court of Appeal has determined in an appeal brought by a Russian aircraft insurer that the High Court did not err in...
EU’s Latest Verdict Changes Everything: Compensation for Stolen Data Just Got Easier!
In a significant opinion by Advocate General Collins for the CJEU in cases C-182/22 and C-189/22, it was found that individuals are entitled to compensation under Article 82 GDPR for stolen personal data, even without evidence of its exploitation. This follows the CJEU’s decision in Oesterreichische Post, asserting the right to compensation for any GDPR breach causing material or non-material damage, without a seriousness threshold for claims.
Data Breach as Personal Injury?
According to the GDPR, claims for material or non-material damage may be brought for infringement of personal data...
Litigation in Ireland in 2024
An ancient Chinese proverb says that “when the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.” 2023 was yet another year of change for dispute resolution in Ireland. We review some of the changes and the effect they are likely to have in 2024.
High Court: Invitation to disapprove PIAB assessment rejected
The High Court has approved a PIAB assessment of €60,000 in respect of severe facial scarring and minor psychological injury suffered by the minor applicant in a road traffic accident.
Couple challenges financial fund’s ‘unfair’ 8.5% mortgage interest rate
The couple are seeking orders compelling Pepper to charge them the interest rate PTSB would be charging them. In their High Court case, the couple claim Pepper must abide by the terms of the loan agreements they entered into with PTSB.
Court of Appeal: Hotel appeal against wedding slip and fall award dismissed
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a Cork hotel’s appeal against a €91,000 general damages award to wedding guest who slipped and fell on a wet dancefloor.