€5m awarded to 20-year-old disabled athlete from Cork over circumstances at birth

A 20-year old man who sued over the circumstances of his birth at St Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork has settled his High Court action for €5m, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

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A 20-year old man who sued over the circumstances of his birth at St Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork has settled his High Court action for €5m, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

Mr Justice Kevin Cross, approving the settlement against the HSE to Martin Coleman, said it was a very good settlement and he praised his family for all they had done to bring the young man, who is a disabled sportsman so far.