Killian v Kilduff & Ors (Approved) [2021] IEHC 340 (30 April 2021)

Killian v Kilduff & Ors (Approved) [2021] IEHC 340 (30 April 2021)

The defendants are liable for the plaintiff's injuries resulting from the dog attack; the plaintiff is entitled to general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, special damages for medical expenses, and future damages for ongoing medical and psychological needs.

Citation
[2021] IEHC 340
Parties
Plaintiff: Colene Killian; Defendant: Martin Kilduff; Defendant: Amy Kilduff
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
30 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury / Final Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Dog Attack Liability, General Damages, Special Damages, Psychological Injury, Scarring, Loss of Amenity
Tort Law Personal Injury Dog Attack Liability General Damages Special Damages Psychological Injury Scarring Loss of Amenity

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Parties

Colene Killian

Plaintiff

Martin Kilduff

Defendant

Amy Kilduff

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Liability for dog attack
  2. 2 Assessment of general damages
  3. 3 Assessment of special damages

Ratio Decidendi

The defendants are liable for the plaintiff's injuries resulting from the dog attack; the plaintiff is entitled to general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, special damages for medical expenses, and future damages for ongoing medical and psychological needs.

Court Disposition

Judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Award of €65,000 in general damages
  • Award of €45,000 for future damages