Rose Prendergast sues over income protection refusal

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Rose Prendergast sued over alleged income protection payment refusal in the High Court, reported on 10 November 2015. The claim followed her inability to continue working at Baxter Healthcare’s Castlebar plant because of health problems, including fibromyalgia.

She claims Baxter Healthcare and Irish Life Insurance refused benefits under a group income protection plan. She seeks specific performance and damages for alleged breach of contract and misrepresentation, while both defendants deny the claims.

The case was continuing, with evidence and competing submissions about her medical condition and the handling of her claim.