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€7.5m settlement approved for boy who suffered serious injuries at birth
Summary
The High Court has approved a €7.5m settlement in a medical negligence action brought on behalf of 17-year-old Kyle Corcoran. The proceedings, initiated by his mother Amy Corcoran, alleged that the HSE was negligent during Kyle's birth at St Luke's General Kilkenny Hospital on June 4, 2003. It was claimed that hospital staff failed to act on cardiotocograph readings indicating fetal distress, resulting in a clinically unacceptable delay in delivery. Kyle was allegedly born in an asphyxiated state, leading to cerebral palsy, a moderate learning disability, and the need for permanent care, including a gastrostomy peg. The HSE denied the claims, and the settlement was reached without an admission of liability following mediation. Mr Justice Kevin Cross approved the settlement, describing it as reasonable and noting that it would provide for Kyle's future care needs. The judge observed that a trial outcome was not guaranteed. An application to make Kyle a ward of court is planned. The matter was concluded with the approval of the settlement.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: €7.5m settlement approved for boy who suffered serious injuries at birth. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- June 4th, 2003 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-03-11 Publication
Why: The court heard that arising out of his injuries Kyle had to be fitted with a gastrostomy peg to allow him eat because he has no ability to swallow. Court evidence reported by CNI
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Places mentioned
- The High Court
- High Court
- St Luke's General Kilkenny Hospital
- Kilkenny
- Waterford Regional Hospital
- Fr Byrne Park
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