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Case No. 0905Medical negligence (failure to diagnose stroke) · Co. Kerry · 1 Jan 2023

Kerry man with locked-in syndrome settles medical negligence case at High Court

Christopher O'Driscoll, 39, from Camp, Co Kerry, who is tetraplegic and has severe locked-in syndrome following a stroke, alleged that a CT angiogram report from a scan at University Hospital Kerry incorrectly stated the main artery at the back of his brain was open with no sign of blockage. He sued Global Diagnostics (Ireland) Ltd, trading as Medica, which operated the radiology services at the hospital, and the HSE. The civil case, which had been set down for a six-week trial, was settled at the High Court in October 2025, with Mr O'Driscoll joining the proceedings by video link from a nursing home. Justice Leonie Reynolds approved the confidential settlement and adjourned the matter to 18 December.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court30 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Christopher O'Driscoll, 39, from Camp, Co Kerry, is tetraplegic and has severe locked-in syndrome following a stroke.
  • The CT angiogram report allegedly incorrectly stated the main artery at the back of his brain was open with no sign of blockage.
  • He suffered a second seizure on the journey to hospital.
Cause
He alleged a failure to diagnose his stroke after a CT brain and intracranial angiogram scan at University Hospital Kerry.
When
The incident occurred in 2023.
Where
The scan was performed at University Hospital Kerry.
Charges
He sued Global Diagnostics (Ireland) Ltd, trading as Medica, which operated the radiology services at the hospital, and the HSE.
In court
  • The civil case was set down for a six-week trial at the High Court.
  • Mr O'Driscoll joined the proceedings by video link from a nursing home.
  • The case settled at the High Court in October 2025 with all matters resolved.
  • Justice Leonie Reynolds approved the confidential settlement and adjourned the matter to 18 December.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe has severe locked-in syndrome following a stroke (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe sued Global Diagnostics (Ireland) Ltd, trading as Medica (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe company operated radiology services at University Hospital Kerry (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe action was also against the HSE (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe suffered a second seizure on the journey to hospital (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA CT brain and intracranial angiogram scan was performed (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe CT angiogram report allegedly incorrectly stated the main artery at the back of the brain was open with no sign of blockage (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case settled at the High Court with all matters resolved (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJustice Leonie Reynolds approved the confidential settlement (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 18 December (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial had been set down for six weeks (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe joined the proceedings by video link from a nursing home (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Oct2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (39) with locked-in syndrome settles case at High Court

    Reports the settlement of the civil case at the High Court, with Justice Leonie Reynolds approving the confidential settlement and adjourning the matter to 18 December.

    victim, 39, male, irish (judged from name)