Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae's company accepted liability for the tragic death of care worker Joanne Davies, who was killed by a truck while crossing a zebra crossing. The High Court in Cork awarded her family a settlement of €850,000, which included special damages and compensatory amounts for legal costs and mental distress. Justice Nuala Jackson commended the unity of the Davies family amid their grief, highlighting their solidarity. Despite another trial clearing the driver of any wrongdoing, the family's civil case underscored the tragic implications of the accident that occurred while Ms Davies was en route to a Covid-19 test.
Ms Justice Nuala Jackson praised the unity of the Davies family, stating, 'That sense of togetherness does not always happen... You were all singing from the same hymn sheet.'
The settlement for Ms Davies' family included €850,000, which covers special damages, legal costs, and compensation for mental distress.
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