Teenager scalded by hot coffee in a hotel settles case for €50k

It was claimed the boy had 10 weeks of laser treatment to reduce the redness of the scarring

It was claimed a hotel staff member carrying a tray of hot coffee allegedly collided with her son and coffee spilt on his left forearm. File photo

A teenager who was scalded when a hotel waiter carrying a tray of hot coffee allegedly collided with him has settled his High Court action for €50,000.

Daniel Paterson the High Court heard sustained a scalding injury to his left forearm and was later left with a scar after the accident.