A “passenger in an empty van” has lost a €60,000 damages claim in the Circuit Civil Court for personal injuries. She had told him the van was empty but that she had struck it and both parties had exchanged details. “There was nobody in the van at the time and the plaintiff has not turned up in court today to prosecute her claim,” Mr Martin said. Ms Lawrence had claimed she had been injured in the incident and had been prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and painkillers as a treatment. Judge Groarke dismissed Ms Lawrence’s claim and awarded costs against her in favour of Executive Trust Limited and Ms Batteo.

Source: The Irish Times January 22, 2018 14:03 UTC