Ovary removal action settled

A MOTHER of three children who alleged both of her ovaries were unnecessarily removed by an obstetrician at Tralee General Hospital has settled her High Court action on undisclosed terms.

On the basis of the settlement, Mr Justice Paul Butler yesterday struck out the proceedings brought by Joan Mangan against Dr Victor Moore, of Thornhill House, Strand Hill Road, Sligo, and the HSE, over the procedure carried out on March 24, 2000. The judge also made an order for taxation of Ms Mangan’s costs against both defendants.

The case was due to open yesterday. However, after talks between Dr John O’Mahony SC, for Ms Mangan, and counsel for the defendants, who denied the claims, the action was settled yesterday afternoon. No details were disclosed.