Hep C and HIV compensation Tribunal

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Malcomson Law represents Hepatitis C sufferers

When it first emerged that women had been infected with Hepatitis C as a result of contaminated anti-D, Malcomson Law was at the forefront of seeking justice through the courts.

In June 1997, Malcomson Law represented Mary Quinlan, who succeeded in a high profile claim against the Irish state which was settled on terms that included a public apology delivered in court from the Blood Transfusion Service Board (BTSB), the manufacturer of the contaminated anti-D.

The Quinlan case came the year after the Brigid McCole action, when Mrs McCole received an apology shortly before her death, and the two cases spurred on the Irish government to set up a statutory Compensation Tribunal for people infected with Hepatitis C through blood and blood products.

There is a unique aspect to the compensation scheme, partly as a result of the Quinlan case. This is the entitlement to aggravated damages for Hepatitis C sufferers.

Later, when Malcomson Law sought and negotiated to place the Compensation Tribunal on a statutory footing, the team sought that the entitlement to aggravated damages be obtained in a form of a reparation fund.
This means that in addition to an award being made to a claimant, 20% of the original award in lieu of aggravated damages was capable of being obtained.

On a consistent basis since the Compensation Tribunal was established, Malcomson Law has secured amongst the highest awards for Hepatitis C sufferers and continues to do so.

Making a claim

For further information on this Compensation Tribunal, please contact Malcomson Law by calling 01 8744422 or by filling out an Online Enquiry Form. A solicitor who specialises in this area will contact you to advise you of your legal rights and entitlements.