Court approves further damages payment for Cork girl, 9, who suffered brain damage at birth

Skye Worthington had sued the HSE as a result of injuries sustained during her delivery at Kerry General Hospital in April 2011

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021 - 20:59

Ann O’Loughlin

A girl who suffered brain damage during her birth at Kerry General Hospital has secured a further payout under a settlement of her action against the HSE, bringing to over €8m her total damages to date.

Nine-year-old Skye Worthington who has cerebral palsy cannot speak and can only communicate through special eye gaze technology.

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