Teenager with cerebral palsy secures €12.5m settlement over 'negligent' decision at birth

He had sued the HSE, alleging negligence in the circumstances of his birth at Waterford Regional Hospital in December 2003.

it was alleged the decision to perform the emergency Caesarean at Waterford regional Hospital was negligent. File photo

A 17-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has secured a final payment of €12.5m as settlement of his High Court action over the circumstances of his birth at Waterford Regional Hospital.

This brings to €15.6m the total paid to the young man who is a ward of court and cannot be identified.