Boy who settled personal injuries case for €17,500 only gets €8,000 after costs

The High Court heard that the €17,500 settlement in the case was “all in” which means the costs of mounting the action would have to come out of it. File photo: iStock

A young child who has settled a High Court action for €17,500 will only end up with €8,000 after all the costs of bringing his personal injuries case to court are paid.

The boy, who fractured a finger when a gully grate fell on his hand, had sued South Dublin County Council. The settlement is without an admission of liability.