Case No. 2168Medical negligence (civil personal injury) · Co. Dublin · 1 Oct 2010
Carly Flynn settles High Court birth injury action at Coombe Hospital for €6.75m
Carly Flynn, 14, from Athlone, Co Roscommon, settled her High Court action against Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital for €6.75 million over alleged failures in care during her mother's pregnancy and emergency Caesarean delivery in October 2010, which her lawyers said caused her cerebral palsy and brain injury.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatCarly Flynn has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair and has a mild learning disability. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe issue in the case was the 8½ hours before the delivery. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCarly Flynn had a seizure at four months old. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAn MRI one month after the seizure showed features of a brain injury. (irishtimes.com)
- whatIt was claimed there was a failure to recognise or properly respond to signs suggestive of chorioamnionitis. (irishtimes.com)
- whatIt was contended there was a failure to promptly prescribe intravenous antibiotics for the mother. (irishtimes.com)
- whatIt was claimed there was a failure to provide appropriate, effective and timely specialist advice as to the condition of the baby and mother. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMother Amanda Flynn was 20 years old when she gave birth to Carly. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe care was provided at Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereCarly Flynn is from Monksland, Athlone, Co Roscommon. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe delivery was by emergency Caesarean section in October 2010. (irishtimes.com)
- whenAmanda Flynn was transferred to the Dublin hospital in August 2010 for the duration of her pregnancy until delivery. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Paul Coffey approved the settlement and noted significant difficulties around proving causation. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe settlement was reached after mediation and is without an admission of liability. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe hospital denies all of the claims. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe settlement amount is €6.75 million. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Mar2025Girl (14) settles High Court action over care received at birth for €6.75m
Reports the €6.75 million settlement approved by Mr Justice Paul Coffey after mediation, without admission of liability, with the hospital denying all claims.
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