Family settle actions over death of man who died two days after seeing GP for chest pains

The court approved a €750,000 settlement for Brian Coyne's wife and four other nervous shock actions brought by the Coyne family

Brian Coyne died just six weeks after the birth of his baby son. Picture: RIP.ie

Five actions over the death of a 42-year-old father just six weeks after the birth of his baby son have settled at the High Court, including a case brought by his wife which was ruled in court for €750,000.

Brian Coyne of Leenane, Co Galway, collapsed at home and died of a heart attack as he looked after his new born baby in the early hours of March 18, 2022.