Court dismisses government appeal but halves award to soldier over PTSD

An award of over €300,00 by the High Court to a former soldier for post-traumatic stress arising from his experiences in Lebanon has been halved by the Supreme Court.

Court dismisses government appeal but halves award to soldier over PTSD
Mon, 30 Jul, 2018 - 15:02

By Ann O'Loughlin

An award of over €300,00 by the High Court to a former soldier for post-traumatic stress arising from his experiences in Lebanon has been halved by the Supreme Court.

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