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Michael Flatley's family forced to fee castle home over carcinogen, High Court told
Summary
In a High Court hearing, Michael Flatley, aged 65, and his family were forced to vacate their Castlehyde home in County Cork after tests revealed high levels of carcinogenic chloride residue from PVC combustion. Flatley claims the residue, left after a 2016 fire, was known to the contractor and insurers but was not disclosed or remedied properly. He alleges negligence, breach of health and safety, and property rights violations by the Austin Newport Group, insurers Am Amlin, AXA XL, Hamilton Managing Agency, and accountant David Cushion. Flatley seeks €25 million in damages and has also initiated separate medical negligence proceedings. The court granted him permission to serve the defendants and adjourned a request for an injunction to preserve documents, with the case to resume later. The matter remains an ongoing civil action.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Michael Flatley's family forced to fee castle home over carcinogen, High Court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- June 2016 Other
- August 5, 2016 Other
- 2023-12-05 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: The court adjourned that aspect of the action, adding that it could be re-entered at a later date.
Background Person
Outcome: The court adjourned that aspect of the action, adding that it could be re-entered at a later date.
Places mentioned
- The High Court
- High Court
Topics
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