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Widow of man who died in Dublin hospital settles High Court negligence claim

Date
2023-05-16

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The widow of a 45‑year‑old man from County Meath who died in May 2017 after an elective cancer treatment at St Vincents Hospital in Dublin has settled High Court claims alleging negligence. Susan Lundy sued the hospital for nervous shock she suffered and for the fatal injuries her husband, Sean Lundy, allegedly sustained while a patient. She claimed the hospital's care fell far below the standard that should have been provided, leading to his death. The hospital denied all allegations. The settlement, reached without an admission of liability, includes a statutory solatium of €35,000 approved by the High Court for the mental distress of the family and the couple's three minor children. The court noted that Mr Lundy underwent a Whipple procedure, became ill, was moved from intensive care after two days, was fed orally in a lower unit, and subsequently developed severe respiratory problems before dying on 15 May 2017. The settlement terms remain confidential.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Widow of man who died in Dublin hospital settles High Court negligence claim. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

May 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
May 10th 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
May 15th, 2017 Other
2023-05-16 Publication

Why: After two days, it is claimed that he was moved out of intensive care because the bed in that unit was required for another patient. CNI source report