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Case No. 2808Personal injury (civil – negligence, breach of duty, cattle trespass) · Co. Dublin · 7 Apr 2017

Helen Dunne's personal injuries claim over donkey attack settled in Circuit Civil Court

Helen Dunne, a company director from Naul, Co Dublin, settled her personal injuries claim against farmer John Moore of Skerries, Co Dublin, after a male jack donkey broke out of his field and allegedly injured her while she was riding her horse on 7 April 2017. The case was compromised on the District Court scale (€15,000 or under) at the Circuit Civil Court before Judge Fiona O'Sullivan.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male jack donkey broke out of a field and attempted to mount a passing horse, allegedly injuring the rider. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDunne alleged she suffered shock and personal injury when the donkey kicked her and tried to bite one of her legs. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIt was alleged the farmer should have known the donkey had a mischievous propensity. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was settled on the District Court scale, which limits compensation to €15,000 or under. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe exact settlement figure was not publicly divulged in court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDunne sought orders for legal costs and €4,000 in fees for a vet and a second expert witness used to defend the claim. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA jack donkey is one that has not been castrated. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Dec2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Romantic desires of escaped donkey lead to rider’s personal injuries claim against Dublin farmer

    Reports the settlement of the civil claim, with the exact figure not publicly divulged, and the striking out of the case with orders for legal costs and €4,000 in expert fees.

    victim, Helen Dunne, female, irish (judged from name)Helen Dunnesuspect, John Moore, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Moore