€200,000 for woman who sued partner's parents after she lost an eye

A woman who sued her partner's parents after she lost an eye in an accident is entitled to €200,000 damages, the Court of Appeal has ruled, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

Elaine Newman (32) had sued over an accident at the home of Marie and Patrick Cogan at Delganstown, Delvin, Co Westmeath on June 22, 2007. The case was dismissed by the High Court in 2012.