A West Kerry man who's paralysed from the neck down and left with severe locked-in syndrome following a stroke has had his case against UHK settled in the High Court.
Christopher O’Driscoll from Camp sued Global Diagnostics (Ireland) Ltd, trading as Medica, which a the time operated radiology services at University Hospital Kerry.
It was submitted that there was an alleged failure to diagnose Mr O’Driscoll’s stroke after his collapse on New Year’s Day 2023 and when he was rushed to hospital where he had a CT scan.
The 39-year-old’s action was also taken against the HSE, as Mr O’Driscoll’s legal team alleged it was responsible in law for Global Diagnostics’ alleged acts or omissions.
The Irish Examiner reports that the confidential settlement has been approved in the High Court yesterday and the matter has been adjourned to December.
