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Appeal dismissed from award of €850 for misinformation by medical insurer.
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High Court dismisses appeal from decision of Financial Services Ombudsman to award €850 in compensation for error by medical insurer.
Financial regulation - application to modify decision of Financial Services Ombudsman - s 57 CM(1) and (2), Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2004 - quantum of compensation - medical expenses insurance scheme - incorrect advice given concerning radiation and chemotherapy treatment - failure to honour assurances concerning treatment - inordinate stress and worry - award of €850.00 compensation for distress and inconvenience - whether decision vitiated by serious and significant error - benefits given to applicant to which she would not have been entitled had mistake not been made.
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