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Boy who lost top of finger in ‘traumatic’ ice-rink accident awarded €32,500
A young boy whose little finger was amputated down to the first knuckle following an accident at an ice rink has settled his High Court action for an “all-in figure” of €32,500.
Law student left with catastrophic injuries after car driven by banned motorist mounted footpath gets €8m damages
A law student left with catastrophic injuries when he was hit by a car driven by a banned motorist who mounted a footpath has settled his High Court action for damages against the driver for €8m.
FBD must cover publicans’ losses for early closures and closed bar areas
The High Court has ruled that FBD Insurance plc must pay publicans for losses arising from the early closures of premises which occurred from 10 August 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a 201-page judgment, Mr Justice Denis McDonald held that the early closing requirement was a government-imposed closure and therefore fell within the ambit of FBD’s policy.
Court of Appeal: €85,000 award upheld for woman who witnessed aftermath of fatal car accident
The Court of Appeal has upheld an award of €85,000 for psychiatric damage caused to a woman who witnessed the aftermath of a fatal car accident. The woman was the first person on the scene and suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after seeing the deceased driver.
Ryanair loses appeal over compensation for flights cancelled due to strikes
Ryanair has lost an appeal against an English court ruling that it must compensate customers whose flights are cancelled as a result of strike action.
Claire Edgar discusses parental alienation at Safeguarding Board NI event
Francis Hanna & Co’s family law partner Claire Edgar presented a talk at the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland event last week entitled “Refusing Contact and Parental Alienation”.
Senator wants fines and jail time for people who make false insurance claims
Independent Senator Ronan Mullen plans to end the risk-free injuries assessment roulette wheel where lying carries no penalty.
High Court requests ‘outstanding issues’ be resolved before it determines Covid pub damages
The High Court has clarified certain issues raised in four publicans’ ongoing test actions over FBD’s failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
HSE report finds hundreds of children received ‘risky’ treatment from doctor in south Kerry
Review published into South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Girl who fell from ‘Santa train’ settles High Court action
Accident happened in December 2016 when girl was travelling to festive grotto in Donegal