"A young man who claimed his suffering with autism arose from negligence in his care during his birth at South Tipperary General Hospital has settled a High Court action with an interim payout of over €1.5m."
"Brian Naughton (19), who also has an intellectual disability and is non-verbal, had through his mother Breda Naughton sued the HSE over the circumstances of his birth."
Brian Naughton, aged 19, has an autism diagnosis, an intellectual disability, and is non-verbal. He alleged that his autism and disabilities arose from negligent care during his birth at South Tipperary General Hospital. His mother, Breda Naughton, brought a legal action against the Health Service Executive (HSE) in the High Court on his behalf. The parties reached a settlement in the High Court proceedings. An interim payout exceeding €1.5 million has been agreed while the case resolution proceeds. The settlement recognizes a claim linked to circumstances surrounding his birth.
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