Case No. 2361Negligence (civil – medical negligence) · Co. Cork · 31 May 2017
Halligan family settle €420,000 High Court action against cardiologist over mother's death
The family of Aileen Halligan, 69, from Cobh, Co Cork, settled a €420,000 High Court action against consultant interventional cardiologist Abid Hussaini of Mater Private Hospital, Cork, over her death on 31 May 2017 following a stenting procedure that was allegedly mishandled. Mr Justice Paul Coffey approved the settlement, which was without an admission of liability.
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Key facts
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- whatAileen Halligan was 69 years old when she died (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe was admitted for a routine heart angiogram (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe also underwent an angioplasty involving stent insertion (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe stent allegedly became displaced during the procedure (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAileen Halligan was 69 years old, a mother of three and grandmother to four, from Cobh (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe was admitted for a routine heart angiogram test (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe was a retired nurse (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe also had an angioplasty involving a stent insertion at the hospital (irishtimes.com)
- whatAbid Hussaini is a consultant interventional cardiologist at Mater Private Hospital in Mahon, Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- whereShe was admitted to Mater Private Hospital, Cork (irishmirror.ie)
- whereShe was admitted to Mater Private Hospital in Mahon, Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- whenMrs Halligan died on 31 May 2017 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenShe died on 31 May 2017 (irishtimes.com)
- causeMrs Halligan developed thrombosis and heart failure before dying (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe family's case was that the stenting procedure was mishandled and the stent became displaced (irishtimes.com)
- causeShe subsequently developed thrombosis and heart failure and died (irishtimes.com)
- chargeIt was claimed there was a failure to warn of the risk of perforation involved in stenting (irishtimes.com)
- chargeIt was claimed there was a failure to exercise the care, diligence, judgment and skill to be expected (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Paul Coffey approved the settlement and described it as a sad and tragic case (irishmirror.ie)
- courtAll of the claims were denied by the defence (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was settled for €420,000 without an admission of liability (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Paul Coffey approved the settlement and the division of the statutory mental distress payment of €35,000 (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe family settled the action for €420,000 (irishmirror.ie)
- otherShe was a mother of three and grandmother to four (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe settlement was without an admission of liability (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe family had waited over seven years for their day in court (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- otherMrs Halligan was a retired nurse (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA statutory mental distress payment of €35,000 was divided among the family (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAll claims against the cardiologist were denied (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Feb2025Family of Cork woman settle High Court action against cardiologist over her death
Reports the settlement of the High Court action for €420,000 without admission of liability, details of the alleged negligence (displaced stent, thrombosis, heart failure), and the family's emotional testimony.
victim, Aileen Halligan, 69, female, irish (judged from name)Aileen Halligansuspect, Abid Hussaini, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abid Hussaini - 11 Feb2025'Devastated' family settle €420k action against Cardiologist over mum's death
Reports the settlement of the civil action and the family's statements to the court, including details of the alleged procedural errors and the family's emotional impact.
victim, Aileen Halligan, 69, female, irish (judged from name)Aileen Halliganvictim, James, male, irish (judged from name)Jamesaccused, Abid Hussaini, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abid Hussaini