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Boy who lost tip of his finger when it got caught in bathroom door at school awarded €40,000
A boy who lost the tip of a finger when it became caught in a bathroom door at school two years ago has settled his High Court action for €40,000.
Bus driver awarded €60,000 for slip on black ice
A bus driver who slipped on black ice at the top of a staircase in a common area of his apartment block has been awarded...
Company director (43) settles case after breaking ankle on ski holiday
A company director who sued after slipping and fracturing his ankle at the start of a ski holiday in France has settled his High Court action.
Court of Appeal limits application of the common sense principle
The Court of Appeal has held that a High Court judge “fell into significant error”, when he dismissed an employee’s claim on the basis that the employee should have used common sense.
EU Regulations place greater duties on Healthcare Employers to prevent Occupational Needle Stick Injuries
Needle stick injuries often occur in the workplace, particularly for those working in healthcare, cleaning, or waste disposal.
Woman who claimed a knee injury at Dublin Airport seen minutes later running across the concourse for a cigarette
A 29-year-old childcare assistant, who claimed her knee had been injured at Dublin Airport, was minutes later videoed running across the concourse for a quick smoke outside before boarding a plane for France, a judge has heard.
Dublin man sues ski operator over slip on snow and ice covered street in France
A company director who slipped and fractured his ankle at the start of a ski holiday in France has launched a High Court action.
Court of Appeal examine damages in personal injuries case in Ireland
The case of Quinn v Masivlaniec & Stanczk concerned a claim for compensation in respect of injuries to the Plaintiff’s bowel and right wrist et.al.