Family of infant who died two days after birth at Cavan Hospital settle action

The family of an infant who died two days after birth at Cavan General Hospital have settled their action against the HSE for €70,000 in the High Court. Francis Flynn and Fiona Watters, from Navan in Co Meath, had sued the health service for mental distress and shock following the death of their son Jamie in November 2012. The infant was delivered by caesarian section but presented with no heartbeat or breath reflex upon delivery. Despite resuscitation efforts and transfer to intensive care at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, Jamie died two days later. The HSE admitted liability in July 2014. Mr Justice Richard Humphreys approved the settlement on Monday, directing that €5,000 of the award be paid into court for the benefit of the couple's daughter. An inquest into Jamie's death previously returned a verdict of medical misadventure.