Fitzpatrick -v- National Maternity Hospital Judgement
This quite remarkable case is believed to be the longest ever Trial of a medical negligence action in this country lasting approximately 59 days with the Plaintiff ultimately being successful. Herbert J delivered a detailed 109 page written Judgement. The Defendants appealed the Judgement to the Supreme Court and ultimately settlement negotiations took place with the parties agreeing to set aside the Judgement of Herbert J on condition that the Defendants paid the Plaintiff 4.5 million Euros compensation plus all costs of the High Court action.
You can view a PDF of the Judgement here
02 September 2008