McKinnon v Mullen (Approved) [2021] IEHC 649 (12 April 2021)

The court held that the plaintiff suffered serious and permanent injuries as a result of the defendant's negligence, warranting substantial damages. The impact on her life was significant and enduring, and the assessment of damages was made in accordance with the Book of Quantum, apportioning €50,000 for pain and...

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Citation: [2021] IEHC 649
Parties: Plaintiff: Catherine McKinnon; Defendant: Frank Mullen
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 12 April 2021
Procedural Posture: Personal Injury Claim / Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment
Outcome: Plaintiff awarded damages
Legal Topics: Assessment of Damages, Default Judgment, Personal Injury Compensation

Tort Law Personal Injury Assessment of Damages Default Judgment Personal Injury Compensation

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Parties

Catherine McKinnon

Plaintiff

Frank Mullen

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Claim / Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Quantum of damages for personal injuries following default judgment
2 Impact of pre-existing conditions and subsequent injuries on damages assessment

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Plaintiff awarded damages

Orders

Plaintiff awarded €100,000 in damages for pain and suffering (to date and future)
Case to be listed within 7 days for further remote hearing to address outstanding matters including costs

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