In February 2018, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgement in an appeal against a ruling of the High Court that the refusal of medical staff to release a voluntary patient from a psychiatric institution when he expressed a wish to leave was not unlawful.…
Month: March 2018
Lemsip may have contributed to woman's death as she battled cancer
The 48-year-old Kildare woman was diagnosed with the disease after a lesion was detected in her mouth Lemsip may have contributed to a woman’s death as she was not aware it contained paracetamol, an inquest heard. Colette Whittle died in hospital on August 3, 2016,…
Woman who helped save baby in Buncrana drowning tragedy sues victims' family
A nurse who helped rescue the baby saved in the Buncrana drowning tragedy is suing the family of those who perished in the tragedy. Stephanie Knox was along with her then-boyfriend Davitt Walsh on March 20th, 2016 when a jeep slipped into Lough Swilly…
Brothers injured in SUV crash awarded total of €85,000
Mr Nolan, who appeared with O’Brien Ronayne Solicitors, told the court that when the rear driver’s side wheel detached from the Kia SUV the vehicle went out of control and struck the centre barrier, injuring all of the occupants. James Sweeney (ll), Stephen (15) and…
€30k for boy who hurt his finger in bowling ball incident
An eight-year-old boy who, as a toddler, hurt his finger when he was holding a bowling ball has settled his High Court action for €30,000. Kaylum Devitt has been left with a raised 2cm scar on his right index finger, the court was told. The…
Woman who killed boyfriend in YouTube prank is jailed
A woman in the US has been jailed for killing her boyfriend in a stunt gone wrong which they hoped would go viral on the video sharing site, YouTube. The BBC are reporting how Monalisa Perez, now 20, was asked by Pedro Ruiz, 22, to…
Court has upholds the right of a person to use reasonable force to defend themselves
A court has upheld the right of a person to use reasonable force to defend themselves against a home intruder. In a landmark decision, a Central Criminal Court jury acquitted Martin Keenan (20) of the murder of an unarmed man he stabbed to death with…
€52k High Court award for fall off horse at Castle Leslie
A woman who was thrown from a horse when a dog ran into her path as she was out riding at the Castle Leslie estate in Co Monaghan has been awarded €52,000 by the High Court. Mr Justice Anthony Barr said Jacqueline Whelan suffered a…
Couple in High Court row after getting divorced twice
An estranged French couple became embroiled in a High Court row in London after getting divorced twice. A High Court judge heard how Dominique and Doh Mensah had been granted divorce decrees in France and England and was asked to decide which order should stand.…
Nun (89) in legal battle with singer Perry dies in court
A nun who was involved in a lawsuit with pop star Katy Perry over the sale of a convent in Los Angeles has died after collapsing during a court appearance. Sister Catherine Rose Holzman (89) had served the church “with dedication and love for many…