Woman loses claim case after fall in Coppers...ends up paying all costs!

namloc1980

LINK

Expensive outcome for the claimant. Right decision though I think.

ChunkyLover_53

Nobody puts Baby in the corner!

Mr E

Hopefully acts as a deterrent to the compo-culture crowd.

Saab Ed

Stupid on so many levels.

The Backwards Man

'Ciara O'Connell, 33, a sales representative, was dancing backwards to a Shakira song with a male work colleague'

Sounds like my kinda place.

WIZE

She thought she would have the time of her life

Chucken

The Backwards Man wrote: »

'Ciara O'Connell, 33, a sales representative, was dancing backwards to a Shakira song with a male work colleague'

Sounds like my kinda place.

You cant even walk backwards let alone dance backwards...so...

mickdw

Great result and a sensible judge for a change. There was a time when cases like that meant an automatic payout. Will see ever pay the costs though? I seriously doubt it.

Zen65

Why is THIS case being reported in the news, and not the hundreds / thousands of other litigation cases? It's not for huge money, it's not about "celebrities" suing or being sued.

Could it be something to do with the slightly sexual overtone of "Copperface Jacks"?

Very strange choice of news by the national broadcaster . . .


Z

Thom Merrilin

mickdw wrote: »

Will see ever pay the costs though? I seriously doubt it.

Of course she will, solicitors are experts at "retrieving" their fees from people. If she doesn't pay she'll find herself back in court soon enough.

The Backwards Man

WIZE wrote: »

She thought she would have the time of her life

She had hungry eyes for a big payout?

Mariasofia

The poor girl must have been in awful pain though cos the hips don't lie.

Kenny Logins

Ah, too bad. If the floor had made her fall when she was dancing forwards she could be booking a holiday now.

Chucken

Zen65 wrote: »

Why is THIS case being reported in the news, and not the hundreds / thousands of other litigation cases? It's not for huge money, it's not about "celebrities" suing or being sued.

Could it be something to do with the slightly sexual overtone of "Copperface Jacks"?

Very strange choice of news by the national broadcaster . . .


Z

Because, a bit like After Hours at times, our national broadcaster is a wee bit Dublincentric.

My name is URL

Not only a hugely mistake on her part but a hugely embarrassing one too with her name all over the news. Sucks for her..

I wonder how long it'll be before people start witch-hunting & linking to her Facebook account.

namloc1980

Zen65 wrote: »

Why is THIS case being reported in the news, and not the hundreds / thousands of other litigation cases? It's not for huge money, it's not about "celebrities" suing or being sued.

Could it be something to do with the slightly sexual overtone of "Copperface Jacks"?

Very strange choice of news by the national broadcaster . . .


Z

It could be seen as a very important case in future in compo cases. It's not the facts that are the most important thing but the principle.

Sunnyisland

Thom Merrilin wrote: »

Of course she will, solicitors are experts at "retrieving" their fees from people. If she doesn't pay she'll find herself back in court soon enough.

Serious question, What happens if she does not have the money to pay the costs ? Do they check you financially before you are allowed pursue the case ?

Hazys

My favourite quotes from the article:

Ms O'Connell and Mr Humphries were engaged in modern dancing "of the kind that takes place in night clubs and which is not easy to describe in terms that make sense".

The defendant denied liability and also claimed Ms O'Connell was engaged in dangerous and reckless dancing with Mr Humphries.

L1011

realies wrote: »

Serious question, What happens if she does not have the money to pay the costs ? Do they check you financially before you are allowed pursue the case ?

In some cases, you can be ordered to post a bond to cover some/all of the defence costs. It'd need to be a fairly no hope case as most recent attempts I've read of by a defendant to stymie a case using this tactic have failed.

Sunnyisland

Zen65 wrote: »

Why is THIS case being reported in the news, and not the hundreds / thousands of other litigation cases? It's not for huge money, it's not about "celebrities" suing or being sued.

Could it be something to do with the slightly sexual overtone of "Copper Face Jacks"?

Very strange choice of news by the national broadcaster . . .


Z

Maybe because its allegedly one of the leading nightclubs in the country


THE COMPANY which operates popular Dublin nightspot Copper Face Jack’s has recorded another bumper year, turning an after-tax profit of over €5.6 million for the twelve months ending in January 2012.

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=best%20profitable%20copper%20face%20jacks&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDEQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejournal.ie%2Fcopper-face-jacks-profit-2011-734246-Dec2012%2F&ei=zd7NUbTCPMTo7Abqr4GYCw&usg=AFQjCNET53I3QJSsl8aZUYC-xZ0kDKeKSg

Chucken

realies wrote: »

Maybe because its allegedly one of the leading nightclubs in the country


THE COMPANY which operates popular Dublin nightspot Copper Face Jack’s has recorded another bumper year, turning an after-tax profit of over €5.6 million for the twelve months ending in January 2012.

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=best%20profitable%20copper%20face%20jacks&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDEQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejournal.ie%2Fcopper-face-jacks-profit-2011-734246-Dec2012%2F&ei=zd7NUbTCPMTo7Abqr4GYCw&usg=AFQjCNET53I3QJSsl8aZUYC-xZ0kDKeKSg

I only ever heard of the place on here!

Sunnyisland

MYOB wrote: »

In some cases, you can be ordered to post a bond to cover some/all of the defence costs. It'd need to be a fairly no hope case as most recent attempts I've read of by a defendant to stymie a case using this tactic have failed.

Thanks for that MYOB but in this case the amount is one hundred thousand in costs against the claimant,where she go and get that ?



maybe she will have to dance for it :P

The Backwards Man

Chucken wrote: »

I only ever heard of the place on here!

I also have never heard of this Coppers and have never been in it or anywhere near it on Harcourt St.

Harcourt Street, where the fcuk is that? Never been there, dunno where it is.

spurious

Again, I blame whatever solicitor encouraged her and didn't run her from the office the first time she came in.
All about the money.

Sunnyisland

Chucken wrote: »

I only ever heard of the place on here!

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I also have never heard of this Coppers and have never been in it or anywhere near it on Harcourt St.

Harcourt Street, where the fcuk is that? Never been there, dunno where it is.

Well it seems that a lot of the country folk who vist or work in our fair city frequent the place quite a lot or so I have been told.

upandcumming

3 months off after a fractured arm?

Rayne Wooney

Where does the 100k come from?


Can't link the tv3 website but they said she'll have to pay near 100,000, seems excessive.

Zen65

namloc1980 wrote: »

It could be seen as a very important case in future in compo cases. It's not the facts that are the most important thing but the principle.

But this case was on the airwaves long before the verdict was known. If she had been awarded compensation there would be nothing new in that . . plenty of people sue and receive compensation in circumstances which are questionable. I'm fairly sure it's the reference to "Swayze"-style dancing, and the sexual overtone of "Copperface Jacks" establishment which made it 'newsworthy'.

We are being fed crap to keep us entertained.

Z

Chucken

realies wrote: »

Well it seems that a lot of the country folk who vist or work in our fair city frequent the place quite a lot or so I have been told.

Ahhh! A Dance Hall? Sure their Mammies would like them to be mixing with their own kind.

crazygeryy

one hell of an expensive night out !!!!!!!

Sunnyisland

Chucken wrote: »

Ahhh! A Dance Hall? Sure their Mammies would like them to be mixing with their own kind.

Sure it be the only way to keeping them pure :P:D

crazygeryy

Zen65 wrote: »

But this case was on the airwaves long before the verdict was known. If she had been awarded compensation there would be nothing new in that . . plenty of people sue and receive compensation in circumstances which are questionable. I'm fairly sure it's the reference to "Swayze"-style dancing, and the sexual overtone of "Copperface Jacks" establishment which made it 'newsworthy'.

We are being fed crap to keep us entertained.

Z

whats this for?
we can see your name on the left there.no need for a z.we understand.

Chucken

realies wrote: »

Sure it be the only way to keeping them pure :P:D

Goes without saying

Mardy Bum

If you go to Coppers sober and stand at the edge of the dance floor it is similar to standing outside an ice rink populated by buffalo.

Sunnyisland

crazygeryy wrote: »

whats this for?
we can see your name on the left there.no need for a z.we understand.

That's to show Z is asleep...zzzzzzzzzzzz

My name is URL

Zen65 wrote: »

But this case was on the airwaves long before the verdict was known. If she had been awarded compensation there would be nothing new in that . . plenty of people sue and receive compensation in circumstances which are questionable. I'm fairly sure it's the reference to "Swayze"-style dancing, and the sexual overtone of "Copperface Jacks" establishment which made it 'newsworthy'.

We are being fed crap to keep us entertained.

Z

It's newsworthy because the country is full of idiots and this is the type of story that keeps them chattering away while ignoring the important stuff.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Chucken wrote: »

Because, a bit like After Hours at times, our national broadcaster is a wee bit Dublincentric.

Only a 35% of the population resides in Dublin, obviously most of the news is going to be based on the capital...

smileyj1987

I wonder did she still get the shift .

josealdo

how much would costs be ???

I slipped in my local a few weeks ago, a combination of a 12 hour bender+ massive high heels. Ended up on the broad of me back and bruised all over.I went down the next day to apologise, being a country pub they said "ah would you ever **** off you stupid hood!" Maybe this thing of suing for falling when there's drink on ye is a city thing

The Backwards Man

Prince Slow Boat wrote: »

Only a 35% of the population resides in Dublin, obviously most of the news is going to be based on the capital...

Hmmm. . . .

Late Student

what kinda costs is she looking at..they never tell

mickdw

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I slipped in my local a few weeks ago, a combination of a 12 hour bender+ massive high heels. Ended up on the broad of me back and bruised all over.I went down the next day to apologise, being a country pub they said "ah would you ever **** off you stupid hood!" Maybe this thing of suing for falling when there's drink on ye is a city thing

We all know you were only afraid of the 100k bill if your claim went wrong.

michael999999

It was almost murder on the dance floor!

Rochelle

"Ms O'Connell of Glenview Park, Tallaght"

Well , well, well, suddenly all the pieces fall into place!

humbert

Rochelle wrote: »

"Ms O'Connell of Glenview Park, Tallaght"

Well , well, well, suddenly the story fits a stereotype I'm quite fond of!

People from all walks of life are tempted to try and cash-in when an opportunity like this comes along.

Late Student

i fell in a pub in dublin in 2007, ambulance came and my ankle was never the same since...still have more surgery to come and can't run...i made no claim.

Chucken

Prince Slow Boat wrote: »

Only a 35% of the population resides in Dublin, obviously most of the news is going to be based on the capital...

Its not news!

Deleted User wrote: »

I slipped in my local a few weeks ago, a combination of a 12 hour bender+ massive high heels. Ended up on the broad of me back and bruised all over.I went down the next day to apologise, being a country pub they said "ah would you ever **** off you stupid hood!" Maybe this thing of suing for falling when there's drink on ye is a city thing

Can happen the best of us

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Hmmm. . . .

It doesn't matter too much about the %, but population density. More going on in Dublin.

Neeson

Prince Slow Boat wrote: »

It doesn't matter too much about the %, but population density. More going on in Dublin.

I suppose its true. Political central and all that. But a daft auld nightclub story that could happen anywhere shouldn't really be national news.

Ruudi_Mentari

Ha-ha you silly bint.

lets end this claim culture with the economic collapse. Can only be a good thing