€1 million claim against us is ‘scandalous’, says Kean

WELL-KNOWN solicitor Gerald Kean is one of two lawyers who yesterday asked the High Court to strike out a former client’s action for alleged professional negligence on the grounds the claim against them are “scandalous” “vexatious” and “unnecessary”.

Rayan Restaurant Ltd, of Church View, Tullamore, Co Offaly, has brought a High Court action against Mr Kean, of Kean Solicitors, Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin, and barrister Francis McGagh, of Barnhill Road, Co Dublin, for alleged negligence and breach of duty. The firm is seeking damages of over €1m.

Both defendants deny all the claims against them and have brought motions aimed at having the case struck out.