Girl settles action for €9m

A 10-year-old girl who is tetraplegic after injuries she received at birth in Waterford Regional Hospital has settled her action against the HSE for €9m.

Girl settles action for €9m
Thu, 23 Jul, 2015 - 01:00
Ann O’Loughlin

The final settlement of Alex Butler’s case brings to €10.4m the total amount she has received.

The girl two years ago ago received a €1.4m interim payout and an apology from the hospital.

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