An electric-powered Renault hybrid car, having been parked by its driver, raced of its own accord across a car park, striking and injuring a five-year-old child, a judge heard Tuesday.

A 15-year-old girl, who suffered an electric shock while exiting from a jacuzzi in her swimwear, was, unknown to her parents, used in a training video shown to staff at a gym where the incident happened, it has been alleged.

Dublin football star Diarmuid Connolly “acted despicably,” and “cynically avoided service” on him of personal injuries proceedings alleging he assaulted Anthony Kelly five years ago, the Circuit Civil Court heard yesterday.

An 83-year-old woman, who was kicked twice in the legs and several times pushed forcefully back into her chair while being fed by a health carer at Beaumont Hospital, has been awarded €25,000 damages in the Circuit Civil Court.

A 36-year-old van driver who told a court he still suffered neck stiffness four years after a minimal impact collision has lost a €60,000 claim for damages.