Fashion designer lost career after injuring elbow in fall

A leading figure in Irish fashion design who has lost her cherished career after she tripped on a broken concrete surface injuring her elbow yesterday launched a High Court action for damages.

Patricia Keilthy, joint head of the fashion department at Limerick School of Art and Design, has not worked since 2009, the High Court heard.

Now Mr Justice Michael White has been asked to assess the damages to award Ms Keilthy.