Care worker awarded €60,000 after being attacked by patient in Dublin’s Mater hospital

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Care worker awarded €60,000 after being attacked by patient in Dublin’s Mater hospital
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Sean Spada was left on his own to look after a violent patient known to have earlier committed self harm

Sean Spada was left on his own to look after a violent patient known to have earlier committed self harmJudge Jennifer O’Brien heard that Sean Spada , of Clonshaugh Drive, Coolock, was left on his own to look after a violent patient known to have earlier committed self harm.

Mr Spada said he was directed to deal with the patient on a one-to-one basis and accompanied him to the toilet, instructing him to leave the door open a little while assuring him his privacy would not be compromised.Live Ireland v France build-up: Latest Six Nations news ahead of decisive gameEnoch Burke case: move to appoint receiver with power to collect fines from teacher’s salary

Mr Spada alleged in his personal injury claim that his employer, the Mater hospital, Dublin, was negligent in the assessment of the patient with regard to his previous violent behaviour and the risk he posed to staff in a one-to-one supervisory role. In respect of the psychological injuries, the judge said the court had a medical report which confirmed a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder.Garda pleads guilty to impersonating woman online and inciting two men to rape her

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