Cork woman with Cerebral Palsy settles case for €12 million
David O’Malley, Partner in our Medical Negligence department, represented Jane Harte, a 27 year old woman with cerebral palsy. Ms. Harte sued over the care she received after her birth at City General Hospital in Cork. The case was taken against retired gynaecologist Pallany Pillay, who was the proprietor of the now closed private maternity […]
Medical Negligence Case From 46 Years Ago Settled
The High Court has approved a settlement of €850,000 against the HSE over the circumstances of the birth, 46 years ago, of a woman with Cerebral Palsy. Paula Corcoran from Sligo was born in Galway Regional Hospital in 1976. It is believed to be the first medical negligence case to deal with events from more […]
Periodic Payment Order: Plaintiffs Need A Workable Solution
The requirement for plaintiffs in catastrophic injuries cases to return to court time and time again seeking interim payments is cruel and unfair according to David O’Malley, Partner at Callan Tansey Solicitors. This could be avoided if legislation was amended to provide a workable Periodic Payment Order. Speaking at the third interim payment for Ruby […]
High Court Approves Interim Settlement of €3.41 Million After Virtual Mediation
The parents of a 4 year old child with cerebral palsy have welcomed the use of Mediation to help get their daughter the care she needs.
Father slams ‘legislative failure’ which forces children with cerebral palsy to come before courts
The president of the High Court has approved a further payment for a young girl with cerebral palsy, bringing to €3m total payments agreed to date
High Court Action Settlement against HSE
The parents of a 9 year old boy with cerebral palsy who settled a High Court Action against the HSE have urged the State to settle such cases early.
Solicitor for family awarded €5m settlement says mediation should be way forward for State in such cases
View Roger Murray, Solicitor for the family’s case outside the Four Courts on RTE News.
€5m settlement over birth of Sligo boy
The settlement for Kyle Carpenter, who has cerebral palsy, was made without an admission of liability. It was achieved through mediation and was approved by the High Court.
High Court approves further €1m for girl, 12, with cerebral palsy
Ruby has diskinetic cerebral palsy and will require lifelong care. She suffered her injuries as a result of her mother not being referred to hospital
Girl with cerebral palsy gets €1.9m settlement
The High Court has approved a €1.9m settlement for a three-year-old girl who suffered cerebral palsy at birth.