Michael Flatley settles High Court claim over fire damage

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Michael Flatley settled his High Court damages claim over alleged negligence in work on his Cork home, reported on 29 July 2022. The hearing took place on 29 July 2022. The claim followed a fire at Castlehyde House, near Fermoy, and concerned alleged deficiencies in works there.

Flatley alleged that the defendants’ work, including electrical work, lacked proper fire safety measures and that the plumbing system was incorrectly designed. The defendants denied his claims.

At the High Court, Flatley’s counsel said the proceedings had settled and could be struck out. The court was given no settlement details.