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Cyclist's claim against sister of Regency Hotel victim is settled
Summary
In a High Court damages action, sound technician Andrew Walsh (35) claimed he suffered severe foot injuries after being struck by a white Nissan driven by Maria Byrne, sister of Regency Hotel murder victim David Byrne. Walsh alleged the vehicle was driven dangerously, with a lack of proper lookout and failure to brake, causing him to be knocked off his bike on Meath Street, Dublin 8, on 19 May 2011. He reported fractures to two metatarsals, ongoing pain, involuntary twitching, use of a walking stick, and the need for future surgery. Byrne denied the allegations, represented by Vincent Foley SC. On the second day of the hearing, Diarmuid Murphy BL announced that the parties had reached a settlement, which was confidential, and the case could be struck out. Judge Bronagh O'Hanlon welcomed the settlement and noted the case raised issues concerning cyclists' rights.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cyclist's claim against sister of Regency Hotel victim is settled. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 19th, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2016 Incident
- 2019-02-27 Publication
Case subjects
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Places mentioned
- High Court
- Meath Street
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