A verdict of medical misadventure has been recorded at an inquest into the death of a nursing home resident who was accidentally administered another patient’s medication at Cahercalla Nursing Home in Ennis, Co Clare. The inquest heard that John Mee, aged 71, was mistakenly given medication prescribed for another resident, including a significant dose of…
Martin Kerrigan Solicitor represented Anna and Gerard Gilligan in High Court proceedings arising from the death of their daughter, Ailbhe Gilligan. The court heard the case involved allegations concerning the obstetric care provided during labour and delivery. Counsel for the family told the High Court it was alleged that CTG monitoring of the baby’s heart…
A High Court action concerning an alleged seven-year delay in the diagnosis of cancer has been settled for €1.55 million. Martin Kerrigan Solicitor represented Gino Appezzato in the proceedings. The High Court heard that Mr Appezzato first attended St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny in 2009 after experiencing lower back pain. It was alleged in…