Tobin v. St. James's Hospital [2000] IEHC 8 (27th January, 2000)

Tobin v. St. James's Hospital [2000] IEHC 8 (27th January, 2000)

Plaintiff is entitled to recover the costs of necessary remedial treatments in London, including travel and accommodation for herself and one parent, and compensation for pain and suffering to date and into the future, as the negligent laser treatment caused permanent textural changes and scarring.

Citation
[2000] IEHC 8
Parties
Plaintiff: Plaintiff; Defendant: Mr. McHugh
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury Assessment / Assessment of Damages
Outcome
decree for damages
Legal Topics
Laser Treatment, Burn Injuries, Damages Assessment
Medical Negligence Personal Injury Laser Treatment Burn Injuries Damages Assessment

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Parties

Plaintiff

Plaintiff

Mr. McHugh

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Assessment / Assessment of Damages

Legal Issues

  1. 1 assessment of damages for negligent laser treatment resulting in burns and scarring

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff is entitled to recover the costs of necessary remedial treatments in London, including travel and accommodation for herself and one parent, and compensation for pain and suffering to date and into the future, as the negligent laser treatment caused permanent textural changes and scarring.

Court Disposition

decree for damages

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded £80,000.00 general damages and £19,800.00 special damages, total £99,800.00