Family settles action over death of grandfather four days after CVC line removed

It was claimed patient suffered a catastrophic neurological injury when he was allowed to sit up during procedure to remove line which ultimately and tragically led to his death

Martin Best's daughter Sharon Best, and his sister Nuala O'Boyle, outside the Four Courts on Tuesday.

The family of a man who died when an air bubble formed in his blood system and travelled to his brain when a central line in his neck was taken out in hospital has settled a High Court action over his death.

Father and grandfather of nine Martin Best was due to be discharged from Mayo University Hospital when the CVC line which had been present to administer medication was taken out of his neck, while he was sitting up instead of lying down.