High Court grants an award of damages in the sum of €3,401,500.00 to a plaintiff in respect of injuries sustained in a New Zealand farm accident which resulted in the amputation of his dominant right lower arm, on the grounds that the contract of employment was entered into in Ireland and was subject to Irish law.
Personal injury - assessment of damages - farm accident in New Zealand - recruitment drive for seasonal workers - judgment in default of appearances - contract entered into in Ireland under Irish law - amputation of dominant right lower arm - general damages for pain and suffering - pecuniary loss - future costs - special damages.