Damages awarded against Tipperary man following holiday incident.

 


Damages of €100,000 have been awarded against a man with addresses in Tipperary and Offaly in connection with an incident on a Greek Island nearly ten years ago.

Then 16 year old Laura Monaghan from Dublin sustained serious leg injuries from a fall while she tried to get away from a man who was groping her while she was on holidays on the island of Kos in May 2003.

She subsequently sued Martin O'Brien with addresses at The Old Domain, Borrisokane and The Green, Clara for assault.

The case was before the High Court yesterday for assessment of damages as judgment had previously been obtained against Martin O'Brien who tendered no defence on his behalf.