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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3980Negligence (personal injury) · Co. Dublin · 4 Jul 2020

Model awarded €80,000 in damages over laser hair removal burns

Ana Coretchi, 30, a part-time model from Donnybrook, Dublin, was awarded €80,000 in damages by the High Court after a laser hair removal treatment at Dundrum Cosmetic in July 2020 left her with first and second degree burns and lasting scarring on her thighs, forcing her to abandon her modelling career.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe plaintiff suffered first degree burns from the laser treatment. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA second dermatology consultancy diagnosed second degree burns. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe hypopigmentation on her thighs lasted for 18 months. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe burning sensation lasted for three weeks. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA GP noted extensive brown discolouration in a semicircular pattern and two areas of skin ulceration on her thighs. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA dermatologist documented extensive white hypopigmentation that may be permanent. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe plaintiff was prescribed Fucidin H and a short course of Xanax. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe plaintiff had to put completion of her modelling portfolio on hold and embark on a new career. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe treatment was carried out at Dundrum Cosmetic in Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe laser hair removal treatment took place on 4 July 2020. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court awarded €80,000 in general damages solely against Gordosek Ltd. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard before Ms Justice Carmel Stewart at the High Court. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Model hopeful gave up career after laser hair removal left her with burns, court hears

    Reports the High Court's judgment awarding €80,000 in general damages to the plaintiff solely against Gordosek Ltd, which did not lodge a defence.

    victim, Ana Coretchi, 30, female, non-irish (judged from name)Ana Coretchi