Insurer FBD has slightly lowered its estimate of costs linked to business-interruption insurance to €42 million, from a previous figure of €43 million. The costs arise from a High Court ruling in 2021 in a test case involving four pub owners. The court ruled that the...
The High Court has awarded €60,000 to a woman who suffered a back injury while working as a healthcare assistant in Limerick Regional Hospital. In so ruling, the court was required to assess the weight it should attach to the evidence of the plaintiff’s medical...
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has reduced an award by €20,000 to a woman who claimed she broke her ankle when she fell off a step-ladder while organising shelves at Dunnes Stores five years ago. The supermarket chain appealed the €120,000 High Court award made to...
A painter/decorator who injured his leg while spray-painting the ceiling of a Starbucks café has been awarded more than €95,000 by the High Court. Neville Curley's Midlands Painters and Decorators business was subcontracted by Summerhill Construction Company Ltd to...
Private investigators are individuals who are hired to carry out investigations on behalf of individuals or organizations. In Ireland, the use of private investigators is governed by a range of laws and regulations. In this blog post, we will explore the use of...
Boundary disputes can be one of the most stressful and disruptive situations a homeowner can face. They can arise in a variety of ways, such as when one property owner erects a fence or wall that encroaches on their neighbor's land, or when one party claims a right of...
Parental Alienation is a term used to describe a situation where one parent deliberately undermines the relationship between the other parent and their child during or after a matrimonial dispute. Parental Alienation can cause long-lasting harm to both the parent who...
Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant species that is causing serious environmental and financial problems across Ireland. Not only does this plant pose a significant threat to native wildlife and ecosystems, but it can also cause significant damage to buildings and...
Insurer FBD has slightly lowered its estimate of costs linked to business-interruption insurance to €42 million, from...
The High Court has awarded €60,000 to a woman who suffered a back injury while working as a healthcare assistant in...
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has reduced an award by €20,000 to a woman who claimed she broke her ankle when she fell off...