Dianne Willmore, who passed from mesothelioma in 2009, won a landmark £240,000 case, holding Knowsley Borough Council liable for her asbestos exposure during school. Her case prompted legal and financial ramifications for local authorities nationwide, leading to increased awareness and changes in asbestos-related negligence proceedings.
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
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The Holloway case decision of the London County Court may be an eye opener for those who are dealing with the negative effects of Laser Eye Surgery in Ireland
In late September this year the London County Court ordered Optical Express to pay Stephanie Holloway more than £500,000 damages after the laser eye surgery she received through Optical Express left the antiquarian book dealer’s eyesight severely damaged.
The Judge found that Optical Express staff had failed to properly warn Ms. Holloway of the risks involved and the possible complications of the surgery.
In his decision, the Judge considered and criticised the methods and procedures used by Optical Express and the ophthalmic surgeon.
The Judge specifically commented on how Optical Express had used inappropriate advertising and sales techniques to encourage Ms. Holloway to proceed with the surgery.
The Judge was critical of consultation procedure Ms. Holloway received with her ophthalmic surgeon, Judge Bailey commented that in the time Ms. Holloway’s ophthalmic surgeon spent with Ms. Holloway there was “absolutely no way” in which Ms. Holloway received all the important information she needed to receive.
The London County Court decision in Ms. Holloway’s case is likely to be persuasive in the Irish Courts. In the wake of this decision, we are advising a number of people who are experiencing the negative effects of Laser eye surgery on their legal rights.
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Gardaí.
Pat Murphy, a 34-year-old father, died after a ruptured artery went undiagnosed at Cork University Hospital. Despite suffering severe chest pains, he faced a nine-hour wait for a CT scan, delayed further by a malfunctioning machine. His family claims this delay contributed to his tragic death.
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