Family of mother-of-two who died of brain tumour aged 26 settle case over her medical care

It was claimed when Laura McDonnell arrived at St James’s Hospital there were significant delays and she was advised to return the following morning

(Left to right) Bernadette and Brian McDonnell leaving the Four Courts on Tuesday after they settled their action over the death of their daughter, Laura McDonnell. Photo: Collins Courts

The family of a 26-year-old mother-of-two who had a brain tumour and died eight years ago has settled High Court proceedings against two GPs and two hospitals over the care she received before her death.

Laura McDonnell’s family settled a number of actions, including for nervous shock, against two GPs, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.