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Retired judge in High Court bid to strike out 'sex assault' injury claim
Summary
A retired judge is seeking to have a personal injury claim against him struck out, following allegations of sexual assault at a book launch in Kerry. Judge James O'Connor, who retired in 2018, denies all allegations. The woman claims she was sexually assaulted by him at the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney in 2017. The High Court heard that the Director of Public Prosecutions decided against a criminal prosecution. The judge's solicitor argues the claim is statute-barred and malicious, citing the delay in bringing the case and the lack of notice. The woman's counsel countered that the limitation period for personal injury claims is six years and that the case was brought within that timeframe. The court has reserved judgment on whether to strike out the proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Retired judge in High Court bid to strike out 'sex assault' injury claim. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 2017 Incident
- April 2018 Incident
- December 2018 Incident
- October 2023 Other
- 2026-01-20 Publication
Why: Ms Murphy said the retired judge was also not on notice of a Personal Injury Assessment notification because papers were sent to an address where Judge O'Connor did not live. CNI source report
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