Children Awarded Compensation for Breathing Problems

by | Jun 20, 2013

Twin sisters, who developed respiratory difficulties following renovations to the family home, have had settlements of compensation for breathing problems approved at the Circuit Civil Court.

The girls – eleven-year-old Abby and Chloe Croke of Raheny in Dublin – both developed breathing problems after a shower drain had been incorrectly fitted during renovations to the family bathroom.

Despite investigations into the source of the Chloe´s asthma and the issues which had affected the rest of the family, it was three years until fumes from the shower drain were identified as the cause of the problem.

Circuit Court President, Mr Justice Raymond Groarke, heard that remedial work had been carried out which had improved the health of the family, and that the girls´ mother – Ita Croke – had made a claim for breathing difficulties due to negligence against Alpha Engineering Heat Providers of Finglas, Dublin.

The judge was told that the heating company had agreed settlements of compensation for breathing difficulties for both girls amounting to €5,000 each and, after hearing that the offers were made without admission of liability, Judge Groarke approved the settlements.

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