An 11-year-old boy who it was claimed suffered brain damage at birth has settled his High Court action for €8 million. The High Court heard that Leon Hawkins, from Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, has many challenges in life. His mother, Leonie Hawkins described her son as an affectionate and lovable boy who has a strong bond with his parents. It was claimed that the baby was suffering from foetal distress due to umbilical cord compression and that the pathology had worsened in the hours after 6.30pm. Umbilical cordIt was alleged that notwithstanding the signs of foetal distress, Leon was not delivered until 12.22am and that he emerged with the umbilical cord wrapped tightly around his neck and required resuscitative treatment.

Source: The Irish Times February 05, 2021 13:55 UTC