Girl awarded €35k over Quasar incident

A 12-year-old girl who suffered a laceration to her face while playing laser tag with friends at a Leisureplex has been awarded €35,000 damages in the Circuit Civil Court.

Barrister John Moher told the court that Sophia Curtis was celebrating her 11th birthday at Leisureplex Coolock, Malahide Rd, Coolock, Dublin, in June last year when the incident happened.

Mr Moher told Circuit Court president Mr Justice Raymond Groarke the birthday celebrations included Quasar, a war game played with laser guns and during which Sophia wore a protective mask.