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Former Limerick hurler gets almost €950K over Johnson & Johnson workplace accident

Date
2025-04-01

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Limerick

Summary

Former Limerick hurler Mark Keane, aged 43, was awarded €944,074.46 in damages by the High Court for injuries sustained while rescuing a co‑worker at a Johnson & Johnson plant in September 2018. Keane claimed the company was negligent and breached its duty of care, failing to provide a safe workplace and system of work. He suffered nerve damage, injury to his right hand, shoulder and back, leading to loss of grip, a frozen shoulder and ongoing pain. The court awarded €135,000 for general damages, €408,943.50 for future loss of earnings, €154,605 for loss of earnings since the accident, plus loss of pension rights, special damages and medical costs. Keane's injuries prevented him from working, affecting his financial stability and family life. The judge noted the accident had a profound psychological impact on Keane and his wife.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former Limerick hurler gets almost €950K over Johnson & Johnson workplace accident. Procedural stage: trial

When:

September 2018 Incident
September 10, 2018 Incident
2000 and 2002 Incident
2000 to 2006 Incident
2025-04-01 Publication

Why: Mr Keane had told the court that he was "not the man he was, nor the one he hoped to become" because of the injuries and felt "let down" by the famed multinational bluechip company. CNI source report