Family seeks damages over blind death

THE family of a two-year-old boy who died after a low-lying window blind cord became wrapped around his neck are suing the fitters of the product for substantial damages.

Solicitors acting on behalf of Shane and Gillian Malley, whose son Arran lost his life in February, have issued the formal proceedings under the Liability for Defective Products Act, 1991.

According to the letters, received by Cork Window Blinds, and Moontime Trading Limited in recent days, the Malleys, from Carrigtwohill in Co Cork, have alleged the death was caused by the firm’s “negligence” and “breach of duty” when fitting the product.