Man, 42, with profound brain injury settles case for €10m over alleged delay in diagnosis

The marketing executive had two strokes 12 years ago and as a result of the brain injury can never work again

After developing back pain and feeling unwell in September 2009, the man couldn't walk or drive and his mother drove him to the A&E at Connolly Hospital in October. File picture: Collins

A 42-year-old man with a profound brain injury who sued over an alleged delay in the diagnosis of his tuberculosis meningitis has settled a High Court action for €10m.

The marketing executive was only 30 years of age when he had two strokes 12 years ago and as a result of the brain injury can never work again. He now lives in a residential facility.