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"Ann Summers woman" should be paid exemplary damages, court told

Summary

Ms Sylvia Deehan, 46, sued Loughlinstown Inn Ltd for damages after claiming she was pushed and injured ribs during an Ann Summers lingerie party held in the pub on 21 January 2011. She alleges a woman tried to grab a prize—a ring thrown by an Ann Summers representative—when she fell against a loudspeaker. Deehan says she was unable to breathe and was hospitalized for two weeks. The pub's counsel argued the claim was "ludicrous" and that Deehan failed to prove negligence. Witness testimony from a DJ and staff was deemed unreliable, and engineering evidence about risk assessment was rejected. The High Court reserved judgment, with no decision announced yet. The case remains pending in the High Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Ann Summers woman" should be paid exemplary damages, court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 21st 2011 Incident
• 2014-03-06 Publication

Why: by Aodhan O'Faolain A woman who claims she injured her ribs when she was knocked down at an Ann Summers lingerie party is entitled to exemplary damages because "false evidence" has been given about her, the High Court has heard. CNI source report

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Pubs And Nightclubs Stage Hearing Or Decision

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Read the original CNI report