Boy scalded after volcano kettle explosion at neighbour's house settles for €110k

Max Kennedy was almost 11 when he suffered the water burn injuries to his thighs and abdomen while on a visit to a neighbour’s house.

Mr Justice Simons was told the boy has a flat scar on his right thigh and has now returned to playing sport. File picture: iStock

A boy who was scalded when a volcano kettle normally used for camping exploded has settled his High Court action for €110,000.

Max Kennedy was almost 11 years old when he suffered the water burn injuries to his thighs and abdomen while on a visit to a neighbour’s house.