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Conflicting evidence in action over Ann Summers fall

Summary

The High Court heard conflicting evidence on the second day of an action brought by Sylvia Deehan against Loughlinstown Inn Ltd, trading as the Lough Inn Public House. Ms Deehan alleges she injured her ribs after being pushed by another woman while reaching for a prize thrown by an Ann Summers representative during a party at the South Dublin venue in January 2011. The defendant denies the claim, asserting Ms Deehan was ejected for rowdy behaviour and that any injuries occurred outside. Witnesses including bar staff and the Ann Summers representative stated they did not see the fall, and the pub manager noted CCTV footage did not show it, though the recordings were later erased. Conversely, DJ Dave Carraher testified he saw Ms Deehan fall against a speaker. Engineer Barry Tennyson provided technical evidence suggesting the prize-throwing activity was dangerous without a risk assessment. The matter was previously dismissed in the Circuit Court, prompting this appeal. The hearing is ongoing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Conflicting evidence in action over Ann Summers fall. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 21st 2011 Other
• 2014-03-03 Publication

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Pubs And Nightclubs Stage Hearing Or Decision

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