29 January 2014

the australian editorial – louise o’keeffe echr ruling

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/irish-woman-louise-okeeffe-wins-case-against-ireland-over-school-abuse/story-e6frg6so-1226812664528

28 January 2014

justice for louise o’keeffe after a long and brave battle

Statement of Ernest J. Cantillon Solicitor Cork Ireland Re: Louise O’Keeffe V Ireland It has been a long journey for Louise O’Keeffe from Dunderrow National School to Strasbourg. Louise is hurt and disappointed that the Irish State continued to fight her at every step of the way. Louise was sexually abused whilst attending a National […]

9 January 2014

fingers crossed for louise o’keeffe in european court

We just received notification by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg that judgment will be delivered in Louise O’Keeffe’s case against Ireland on 28th January 2014. Louise was the victim of sexual abuse at Dunderrow National School, Kinsale, Co. Cork.  She has fought a long legal battle seeking to have the State held […]

7 January 2014

bank official refused early retirement on appeal settles claim

A Bank Official who was refused early ill health retirement following illness unsuccessfully appealed same and then instructed Cantillons who successfully negotiated early retirement on her behalf.  The case was due to be heard in December, 2013 at the High Court in Dublin and just before the case commenced negotiations were entered into and the […]

12 December 2013

cork bar annual charity outing

Team members attended the Cork Bar Annual Charity Cheese and Wine Reception at the Courthouse, Washington Street in aid of Cuanlee, Marymount Hospice, Cork Simon Community and Cork Life Centre.

10 December 2013

state claims agency in the spotlight over handling of sensitive medical cases

The State Claims Agency, the organisation that manages personal injury and property damage claims against the State has recently found itself in the spotlight over its handling of sensitive medical cases, especially in respect of delays in admitting liability.  Ernest J. Cantillon believes that the problem lies with the system whereby in many cases doctors […]

29 November 2013

statement of jean gaffney and thomas hayes re dylan gaffney

STATEMENT OF JEAN GAFFNEY AND THOMAS HAYES DATED 29TH NOVEMBER 2013 RE:  DYLAN GAFFNEY We are delighted that our long fight is over.  Our son Dylan was our second child, a brother for Shauna.  Shauna’s labour and delivery were complicated and she was delivered by an emergency caesarean section. Therefore, we specifically requested a caesarean […]

10 November 2013

working week of ernest cantillon

9 October 2013

patients (not doctors) negligence victims

Ernest Cantillon was interviewed by irishhealth.com on the 9th October 2013.  Mr. Cantillon, who is also a board member of the Medical Injury Alliance, was asked to respond to comments made by the Master of Holles Street Hospital Dublin, Dr. Rhona Mahony.  Ernest Cantillon stressed that, in his view, patients, and not doctors, should be […]

12 September 2013

deirdre courtney addresses conference -the human cost – cerebral palsy secondary to birth asphyxia

Deirdre Courtney, mother of Bríd Courtney who suffered brain damage due to negligence during her birth at Tralee General Hospital, spoke at a conference, jointly organised by the Rotunda Hospital and the State Claims Agency, entitled ‘The Human Cost – Cerebral Palsy Secondary to Birth Asphyxia in the Term Infant’ on 12th September 2013.  Mrs. […]

22 June 2013

legal eagles raise over €8,600 for cork charity

The team of thirteen from Cantillons Solicitors, who ran in the recent Cork City Marathon recently presented their chosen charity, L’Arche Cork, with a cheque for €8,686. In total €4,343 was raised through direct donations from friends, associates and colleagues. This amount was significantly added to with a donation by Managing Partner, Ernest Cantillon, who […]

18 June 2013

man settles claim for neck and back injury

The litigation team acted on behalf of a client who was involved in a road traffic accident. The driver of the other car collided with the car that our client was driving and it was a severe impact. Our client suffered injuries to his neck and back as a result and also suffered shock in […]

15 March 2012

litigation team / lawyer of the year 2012

The Medical Negligence Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to receive the award for Litigation Team / Lawyer of the Year at the National Irish Bank 2012 Irish Law Awards ceremony in Dublin on the 4th May 2012. This is the inaugural year of the awards which identify and honour outstanding performances of great legal practitioners […]