An infant settlement application was brought for Justin Jekiou, represented by his father, against Musgrave Group PLC. The Wicklow Circuit Civil Court was asked to determine whether a proposed €25,000 settlement was fair and in the teenager’s best interests. The claim arose from a collision at a petrol station where a large truck struck the rear of a car while Justin was seated in the back. The impact dragged the vehicle several feet. An early GP report recorded no visible physical injuries. A psychiatric report indicated multiple mental health difficulties, with some linked to the collision that occurred about 10 years earlier. The court noted family mental health issues complicated the assessment and approved the settlement as a good offer.
"An infant settlement application was brought by Justin Jekiou, suing via his father Aquireliou Jekiou, of Clonard, Co Wexford, before a sitting of Wicklow Circuit Civil Court in a case against Musgrave Group PLC, with a registered business address in Co Cork."
"Justin Jekiou had been seated in the rear of a car when a large truck collided with the back of the vehicle while at a petrol station. It was noted the impact caused the vehicle to be dragged several feet. An early GP report handed into court stated the teenager suffered no visible physical injuries."
"However, counsel said a psychiatric report indicated that Mr Jekiou had experienced several mental health difficulties, with some linked to the collision, which happened 10 years ago. The court was told that family mental health issues had complicated the assessment and which psychological difficulties related directly to the incident."
"Judge Patrick Quinn asked to determine whether the proposed settlement was fair and in the teenager's best interests. Judge Quinn remarked that it was a good offer before approving the settlement of €25,000."
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