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High Court considers legal costs arising from accident caused by untraced driver
In a set of related appeals, the High Court held that an untraced driver caused a collision that resulted in a plaintiff’s injuries. Another defendant was let out of the proceedings on the basis no case had been made against him. Damages were measured at €16,305,...
Key Takeaways from the Injuries Resolution Board Award Report 2023
The Injuries Resolution Board’s latest report offers insights into personal injury claims in Ireland, showing a significant drop in average award values under the Personal Injury Guidelines. Acceptance rates are on the rise, suggesting a shift in claimant attitudes. Additionally, the report highlights a decrease in the number of claims being submitted, attributed to various factors including Covid-19 and remote working. Overall, the report paints a picture of a changing landscape in personal injury claims.
High Court: Circuit Court’s decision on Charleville Park Hotel discrimination appeal quashed due to unfair
The High Court has determined that the Circuit Court hearing of a hotel discrimination appeal brought by members of the Traveller community was unfair in circumstances where the presiding judge was overly-interventionist and conducted a large part of the examination...
Why There’s a Summer Silence in Legal News: Understanding Court Recesses and How They Impact Cases
Have you been waiting for updates on your legal case, only to be met with radio silence over the summer months? You’re not alone. July and August often seem like a quiet time in the legal world, with few case developments making the headlines. The reason? Ireland’s...
Former fiddle player for country singer English gets €44k for unfair dismissal
Former fiddler for Michael English awarded €44,000 for unfair dismissal after tribunal rejects contractor claims. Learn more about this landmark ruling.
Opinion: Justice delayed is justice denied
Dr. Healy and Dr. Keenan discuss the urgent need for reforms to prevent lengthy sexual offence trials from re-traumatising victims. Delays are a major concern.
Twitter ordered to pay €550k to former senior employee, a record for unfair dismissal in Ireland
Elon Musk’s Twitter International UC ordered to pay €550,131 unfair dismissal award to former employee after ‘Fork in the Road’ email dispute in Dublin.
Travel giant says screen-scraping case should not have been heard in the United States
Booking.com is seeking to reverse a high-profile case involving screen-scraping of fares from Ryanair’s website, arguing the trial should not have been held in the US.
‘I have faced stonewalling and obstacles for years in my bid to get answers’ – CervicalCheck whistleblower settles case against HSE
Dublin woman Sharon Butler Hughes, who exposed a lab glitch delaying CervicalCheck results, settles her case against HSE and calls for whistleblower treatment reform.
Irish Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Non-Material Damages Claim Under GDPR
The Irish Supreme Court recently granted the Plaintiff leave to appeal against a High Court decision in Dillon and Irish Life [2024] IESCDET 92, in which the Plaintiff sought compensation for non-material damage suffered following an alleged infringement of the GDPR.