Boy with Cerebral Palsy Settles Case Against HSE for €1.5 Million
Family of Boy with Cerebral Palsy Reaches $1.6 Million Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case
Dublin, Ireland – A 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has reached a €1.5 million (approximately $1.6 million) interim settlement in a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Health Service Executive (HSE). James Prior,from Dublin,alleged that substandard care after his birth at Mullingar Regional Hospital in 2012 led to his condition.
JamesS legal team argued that delays in treatment and a two-hour ambulance transfer to a Dublin hospital after he became unwell contributed to his brain injury.
“It was our case that all the difficulties for the baby happened after the delivery and we would say ‘an injurious insult’ to the brain occurred after his birth,” said Dr.John O’Mahony SC, representing James.
The HSE denied all claims of negligence. The settlement, reached after mediation, reflects a 25% reduction for litigation risk.
James, who has spastic diplegia, has experienced significant developmental delays. He didn’t smile until three months old, walk until three years old, and his speech was delayed until around two years of age.
This interim settlement covers the next five-and-a-half years. The case will return to court to assess future care needs and loss of earnings.
James’s mother, Tracey Carroll, expressed her love and admiration for her son, stating, “James is a wonderful son and he is adored by all his family.”
Mr. Justice Paul Coffey, approving the settlement, wished James and his family well for the future.
Dublin Boy wiht Cerebral Palsy Wins €1.5 Million Settlement
Dublin, Ireland: James Prior, a 12-year-old boy from Dublin living with cerebral palsy, has secured a €1.5 million (approximately $1.6 million) interim settlement in a medical malpractice case against the Health Service Executive (HSE). James’ legal team alleged that substandard care following his birth at Mullingar Regional Hospital in 2012, including delayed treatment and a two-hour ambulance transfer to a Dublin hospital, led to his condition.
The HSE denied all claims of negligence. The settlement,reached after mediation,reflects a 25% reduction for litigation risk.
James, who has spastic diplegia, has experienced important developmental delays, including delayed smiles, walking, and speech. This interim settlement covers the next five-and-a-half years. The case will return to court to assess James’ future care needs and loss of earnings.
James’ mother,tracey Carroll,expressed her love and admiration for her son,stating,”James is a fantastic son and he is adored by all his family.”
Mr. Justice Paul Coffey, who approved the settlement, wished James and his family well for the future.