Ireland Case No. 22709Assault (stabbing with a syringe) · Co. Cork · 6 Apr 2018
Bus driver stabbed with syringe awarded €64,000 by High Court
Patrick O'Brien, a Bus Éireann driver in Cork, was awarded €63,750 by the High Court after being stabbed with a syringe by an assailant who boarded his bus in Mayfield, Cork, on 6 April 2018. The court found Bus Éireann failed in its duty to provide a safe workplace, though O'Brien was found 15% liable for keeping his protective screen open.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe protective screen separating the driver from passengers was open at the time of the assault. (irishtimes.com)
- whatWhen the driver returned to work nearly a year after the incident he experienced anxiety and panic attacks. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred near the terminus in Mayfield on the evening of 6 April 2018. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe High Court awarded €63,750 to the bus driver. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge found the driver 15% liable for keeping the screen open. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe ruling was published on Tuesday by Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBus Éireann recorded eight separate incidents of threats of assault or actual assaults on its drivers between 2014 and the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDuring the same period there were 14 other incidents of actual or threatened violence or disorderly behaviour from passengers. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jan2023Bus driver stabbed with syringe awarded €64,000 by High Court
High Court ruling in a civil personal injury claim; Bus Éireann found liable under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 for failing to implement adequate control measures against foreseeable assault risk.
victim, Patrick O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Patrick O'Briensuspect