Nellie’s $950K Settlement After Failed Surgery | Limerick News

An 11-year-old girl has won a landmark €950,000 settlement against Children’s Health Ireland after a botched spinal surgery involving an unapproved spring, the first case of its kind to reach the High Court. The surgery, meant to treat her severe kyphosis, instead caused catastrophic damage — including a shattered pelvis and 14 more operations — leaving her quality of life and life expectancy severely compromised. Her father says the negligence robbed her of a chance at proper treatment, even as the family welcomes the financial support for her future care. An investigation revealed systemic failures at CHI, where non-compliant springs were used in an attempt to offer an alternative, but safety protocols were ignored. Experts confirm the surgery should never have happened — and now, Nellie’s condition is untreatable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7615127c1dfb55c8