The High Court recently addressed a case involving Michael Flatley and his insurers, Hiscox, over an arbitration clause in his insurance policy for his renovated mansion. The court assessed whether the clause was unfair to Mr Flatley as a consumer.
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Motor insurance costs rise slightly in first half of 2023, as damage claim costs soar
The Alliance for Insurance Reform also remarked that the figures ‘the only ones that benefit from settling though litigation are the legal profession’.
In upholding the Personal Injuries Guidelines, one Supreme Court judge hinted at further reform
Recently, the Supreme Court delivered the much-anticipated ruling on the validity of the Personal Injuries Guidelines,...
Court imposes 5% costs penalty for solicitor’s failure to comply with Mediation Act 2017
In a recent High Court decision, Mr Justice Kennedy imposed a 5% costs penalty on the Plaintiffs because their solicitor...
Laser hair removal and waxing among leading causes of injuries in hair and beauty sector
Claims over eyelash extensions and chemical peel treatments on the rise. Laser hair removal and waxing are among the...
Court cuts €96k award for man’s injuries from truck rear-ending to €55k
Last November, Ms Justice Carmel Stewart awarded him €96,758. The award included €75,000 in general damages in relation to a shoulder injury he suffered and the judge “uplifted”, or increased, this by €15,000 for additional injuries. A further €6,758 was awarded in special damages for him to obtain orthopaedic surgery.
Finding that guidelines slashing personal injury awards has legal effect ‘of systemic importance’ – Supreme Court
Woman not entitled to have her injury assessed under earlier guidelines, Supreme Court rules
Mediation: An Alternative to Litigation in Resolving Personal Injury Claims
Discover how the implementation of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Act 2022 will boost mediation for personal injury claims in Ireland.
‘Fatal error’ – Dublin grandmother died after pharmacy wrongly gave her diabetes medicine intended for another customer
Dublin grandmother dies after pharmacy error. Margaret Corcoran received wrong medication, leading to fatal seizure. Inquest details revealed.