Victims of “low-level†asbestos exposure succeed at the Supreme Court
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.
Inquest Finds Former Factory Worker’s Death was due to Asbestos Exposure
On April 4th, 2021, the Dublin Coroner’s Court gave a verdict of death due to occupational-related disease following the inquest into the death of Mr. Patrick Byrne (85), a former employee at the Semperit Tyre factory in Ballyfermot.
Legal Case Continues for Air Corps Staff Exposed to Dangerous Chemicals
A former Air Corps mechanic continues his legal battle over Air Corps chemical exposure, with delays hindering the discovery process despite a Supreme Court order. The case highlights severe health risks, allegations of hazing rituals involving toxic substances, and a lack of workplace safety measures. Multiple lawsuits are now pending, with claims of long-term neurological and physical damage due to exposure to hazardous chemicals at Baldonnel Airfield.
Two High Court case settlements for workplace head injuries totalling €275,000 plus costs
Philip Treacy, Solicitor at Coleman Legal, has very recently settled two cases in the High Court both pertaining to settlements for workplace head injuries. The settlements were achieved during the current Public Health situation by way of telephone settlement negotiations. The first case that settled was for €100,000 plus costs, relating to an individual that […]
Man sues Facebook over having to watch ‘extremely disturbing content’
Facebook Ireland is in the process of being sued by a former content moderator due to the psychological injuries which he sustained of work being done as a moderator. The work included: “repeated and unrelenting exposure to extremely disturbing, graphic and violent contentâ€. Chris Gray instituted legal action against the Irish subsidiary of the ‘California tech […]
Facebook moderation firm Cognizant quits
A professional service firm, Cognizant has been requested to cease moderations of objectionable content regarding social media platforms; Facebook in particular. Based on the working conditions and mental health of employees of Arizona moderation center, having undergone investigation by an investigation company named “The Verge” the conclusion had been based on that. With the service firm […]
Workplace fatality in Dublin port
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Lariam Side Effects Update
Mefloquine, otherwise known as Lariam, is a malarial prophylactic, which has and is currently being issued by the Irish Defence Forces to troops deploying to high-risk malaria regions such as Liberia, Chad and Eritrea. Although used to prevent the threat of malaria, there are many known side effects of the drug, including, inter alia, depression, […]
Monaghan and Cork deaths following workplace accidents
Monaghan and Cork deaths following workplace accidents Gardai have reported the death of a man in County Monaghan yesterday morning after a workplace incident led to him falling off a roof. The 50 year old male’s body was removed to a hospital in Navan where a post mortem is due to be carried out. The […]
Baldonnel – Toxic Chemical Exposure Claims
Baldonnel – Toxic Chemical Exposure Claims As was recently reported in a Journal.ie online news article, a recent disclosure made to the Minister for Defence, has further highlighted the drastic effects and that have been experienced by individuals and their families as a result of exposure to chemicals in the Baldonnel Air Corps base in […]
Irish Defence Forces Investigations into Toxic Chemical injuries
Irish Defence Forces Investigations into Toxic Chemical injuries Aengus O Snodaigh TD has raised certain questions regarding the allegations made about the health and safety regime of the Irish Defence Forces. The main question is if a Commission of Investigation be established in order to address allegations made relating to an ineffective or non-existent health […]
Recent developments in potential harassment claims in Irish Theatre
Recent developments in potential harassment claims in the Irish theatre industry Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made a statement on 2nd November regarding The Gate Theatre’s move to appoint an independent professional advisor and set up a confidential email address for anyone who wished to communicate their concerns about potential harassment experiences they may have had. Taoiseach […]
Noise- Induced Hearing Loss
Noise- Induced Hearing Loss Noise induced hearing loss occurs most commonly in the workplace environment, where workers are exposed on a regular basis to noise levels of over 80dBA. Such exposure over a long period of time can result in permanent hearing impairment, which often occurs gradually. The following industries are amongst the most common […]
Settlement for family of man killed by asbestos inhalation at work
Settlement for family of man killed by asbestos inhalation at work May 2017 Coleman Legal Partners recently finalised a case on behalf of the family of a man who was wrongfully killed in the course of his work due to the negligence of his employer. The firm was instructed by his widow, the Plaintiff, to […]
Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Solicitors in the news
Mesothelioma Asbestos victims to get £350m compensation Asbestosis are chronic lung diseases which can be brought on by exposure to asbestos.  Many people have suffered from Asbestosis since the 1980s from working in construction, shipbuilding, engineering and related industries where Asbestos was used. For further information, or if you would like to speak to expert […]