O'Donnell v. O'Donnell [2005] IEHC 216 (22 June 2005)

The plaintiff is entitled to substantial compensatory damages for sexual abuse and trespass to the person, as well as aggravated damages due to the defendant's conduct in threatening baseless proceedings, but not exemplary damages as the compensatory award is sufficient punishment.

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Citation: [2005] IEHC 216
Parties: Plaintiff: John James O'Donnell; Defendant: Jimmy O'Donnell
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 22 June 2005
Procedural Posture: Civil / Assessment of Damages Following Admission of Liability
Outcome: Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics: Sexual Assault, Trespass to the Person, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Suffering, Bodily Integrity, Damages, Aggravated Damages, Exemplary Damages

Tort Law Personal Injury Constitutional Law Sexual Assault Trespass to the Person Intentional Infliction of Emotional Suffering Bodily Integrity Damages +2 more

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Parties

John James O'Donnell

Plaintiff

Jimmy O'Donnell

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Assessment of Damages Following Admission of Liability

Legal Issues

1 Entitlement to compensatory damages for sexual abuse and trespass to the person
2 Whether aggravated and/or exemplary damages should be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

Award of €85,000 for pain and suffering to date
Award of €3,000 aggravated damages

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