Ruth Morrissey awarded €2.1m in landmark action over CervicalCheck smear tests

Terminally ill Ruth Morrissey and her husband Paul who sued over her CervicalCheck smear tests were today awarded a total of €2.1m by the High Court in her landmark action.

Ruth Morrissey awarded €2.1m in landmark action over CervicalCheck smear tests
Fri, 03 May, 2019 - 11:53
Ann O’Loughlin

Terminally ill Ruth Morrissey and her husband Paul who sued over her CervicalCheck smear tests were today awarded a total of €2.1m by the High Court in her landmark action.

Mr Justice Kevin Cross said Ruth Morrissey’s life had been ruined and she has suffered a life sentence.

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