Fitzpatrick family to receive €4.5m settlement

A six-year-old, permanently brain-damaged boy is to receive €4.5m plus legal costs in settlement of his marathon legal action against the National Maternity Hospital alleging negligence in the management of his birth.

Fitzpatrick family to receive €4.5m settlement
Tue, 10 Jun, 2008 - 18:01

A six year old permanently brain damaged boy is to receive €4.5million plus legal costs in settlement of his marathon legal action against the National Maternity Hospital alleging negligence in the management of his birth.

The hospital is now facing a total legal cost bill estimated at €4m.

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