€13 million worth of fake Viagra was seized by UK Border Agency Officers last year. More than 8 ½ million tablets were intercepted before they could enter the black market for pharmaceutical drugs. In 2010 the MHRA in the UK were involved in the seizure of more than 2 million doses of illegal medicines as […]
The Legal Implications of Using Social Networking Sites At Work
Those who join social network sites and share information and materials run the risk of being held responsible to others as a “publisher”. Users who publish content can be liable for their publication just like any other content publishers like radio, print and TV. The law creates responsibilities for internet service providers (ISPs) which act […]
Short Term Lay-Offs, Should I Be Paid?
When an employee is placed on lay-off there is an obligation on the employer to continue to pay the employee, except in very limited circumstances. The Payment of Wages Act 1991 provides that “an employer shall not make a deduction from the wages of an employee unless – a) The deduction is required or authorised […]
DePuy ‘Hylamer’ Polyethylene Hips
It has been confirmed that DePuy International Limited supplied 2,021 of these components in England and Scotland between March 1990 and August 1999. Surgeons have asked those who have had replacement operations with the Hylamer Polyethylene component to seek immediate medical assistance from their doctors in order to detect any signs of premature wearing. The […]
High Court Awards Woman €35,000 for Soft Tissue and Psychological Injuries
A 31 year old Galway woman who sustained soft tissue injuries in a road traffic accident on the 6th February 2008 has received an award of €35,000 from the High Court. Ms. Louise Fogarty sustained neck and back injuries when a car collided with the drivers side of her car. Medical reports obtained by Ms. […]
Medical Device Alert – Oxygen Mask Recalled
Oxygen Masks manufactured by Lifecare Hospital Supplies Limited have been recalled. The masks are the Adult Duo Mask and the Clear View Adult Mask. The problem with the masks is that the oxygen connection point may be blocked as a result of a plastic moulding defect during manufacturing. This prevents oxygen delivery and leads to […]
Buggies Causing Finger Injuries Recalled
Single seat push chairs, “Classic V1” & “Sport V2” models which pose a risk of injury or cuts because a finger could get caught in the hinge of the push chairs during folding or unfolding have been recalled by the distributor. The models in question Classic V1 – 0208/0001 to 0510/0906 and Sport V2 – […]
Pre- Injection Cleansing Swabs Recalled
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency in the United Kingdom has recalled alcohol skin preparation pads, swabs and swab sticks manufactured by H&W. All pads manufactured since 2007 up to and including April 2010 have been recalled. These pads have been found to contain potential bacterial contamination which may lead to skin infection. […]
School Boy Awarded €10,000 Damages For School Yard Fall
An 11 year old school boy has secured a settlement of €10,000 for injuries sustained by him in a school yard accident. Moloney & Company Solicitors represented the young boy in the case. He sustained facial injuries when he ran into another boy when he was playing a game in the school yard. The other […]
What Warnings Should Be Given To Patients Before Treatment?
It is not sufficient to establish that a warning should have been given but was not given to entitle a patient to recover damages. The patient must prove that had they been given a proper warning they would have opted to forgo the procedure. The Supreme Court in the case of Walsh –v- Family Planning […]
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