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Vulnerable man settles case for €325k over broken leg

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 17 January 2025, a vulnerable man in his fifties who has long‑term health needs settled a personal injury action against a care facility, a Dublin hospital and the Health Service Executive for €325,000. The claim arose from a broken femur sustained after the man was transferred from the care unit to an emergency department on 27 October 2018, admitted until 2 November 2018, and then returned to the care unit where bruising was noted. He was subsequently readmitted to the hospital, where a femur fracture requiring surgery was discovered. The plaintiff alleged that the care unit, the hospital and the HSE failed to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence in diagnosing, treating and managing his condition, and that they ignored his history of falls, poor balance and communication difficulties. The settlement comprised €200,000 in general damages and €125,000 in special damages, and was approved by Mr Justice Paul Coffey.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Vulnerable man settles case for €325k over broken leg. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 27, 2018 Other
• November 2, 2018 Other
• November 2 Other
• 2025-01-17 Publication

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