Tipperary man awarded €365k for injuring back while lifting bag of pork

Mr Ryan alleged his injuries were caused by the defendant's alleged negligence and failure to provide him with a safe system of work

When all the evidence was taken into account the judge said Mr Ryan was entitled to damages for past loss of earnings, future loss of earnings, and general damages totalling €365,500. File photo: iStock

The High Court has awarded €365,000 in damages to a Co. Tipperary man who has been left unable to work after injuring his back in a workplace accident.

The award was made by Mr Justice Tony O'Connor in favour of Patrick Ryan of Ormonde Crescent, Carrick-on-Suir in Co. Tipperary who had sued his employer Queally Pig Slaughtering Limited over injuries he sustained on April 13, 2017, while lifting a bag of pork.