The High Court has approved a settlement totalling more than €31m in the case of a young woman with cerebral palsy who sued over the circumstances of her birth at a Limerick Hospital almost 20 years ago
The case was settled without admission of liability but the court was told the hospital is to issue a private apology to the woman and her family.The woman, who cannot be identified, took the action against the HSE over the circumstances of her birth at St Munchin's Regional Maternity Hospital in Limerick.
It was claimed there was a failure to examine a urine sample that would have shown the presence of a urinary tract infection and a failure to diagnose premature labour when the woman attended the hospital.Senior Counsel Dr John O'Mahony told the High Court she has cerebral palsy, a brain injury and is cognitively impaired.Dr O'Mahony said the settlement figure was a"global settlement", which was achieved after negotiations.
The money will paid out in different payments to the family over the girl's life and will provide for the cost of care into the future.Approving the settlement, Mr Justice Coffey said he was sure the apology will be a source of comfort to the young woman and her family.
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