Vulnerable man settles broken-leg case for €325,000

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A vulnerable man in his 50s settled a case over a broken leg for €325,000 at the High Court on 17 January 2025. The fracture was discovered after he returned to residential care from hospital.

The case named the care facility’s owner-operators, a Dublin hospital and the HSE as defendants. The allegations concerned when the man sustained the femur fracture and whether his injuries and medical history were adequately assessed; the claims were not findings of fault.

The High Court approved the mediated settlement, comprising €200,000 in general damages and €125,000 in special damages.