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Man who claimed he was injured after being trapped in Luas door loses €60,000 claim

From the the CCTV video the judge said she had been unable to find any evidence of negligence on the part of the defendant.

A 67-YEAR-OLD retired estate agent, who alleged he had been injured when a door suddenly closed on him on a Luas tram, has lost a €60,000 damages claim against the transport company.

Judge Karen Fergus said Patrick Scanlan had told the court he had been trapped by the single entrance door and had to be released by a security guard and that she could see no evidence of this on a CCTV video shown to her.

Scanlan, of The Crescent, Newbridge, County Kildare, claimed the closing doors had injured his left shoulder, elbow and hip in the April 2014 incident and that he still suffered pain for which he had to occasionally take pain killers.

He told barrister Simon Kearns, counsel for Transdev Ireland, which operates Dublin’s light rail system on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, that the incident occurred at the Red Cow station.

Kearns, who appeared with Good and Murray Smith Solicitors, told him that a video of his entering the tram would show that he had not been trapped by the door and that a sound and lights warning had been given that the door had been about to close.

Judge Fergus said Scanlan had said in evidence that he had been trapped and had to be released by a security guard on the tram. “It is completely clear from the CCTV that didn’t happen,” the judge said.

She granted an application by Kearns for a dismissal of the case on the grounds that Scanlan had failed to make out a prima facie case against Transdev.

From the the CCTV video she said she had been unable to find any evidence of negligence on the part of the defendant.

Scanlan told the court the doors of the tram remained open only for a minute and he and his son had been delayed while a number of passengers exited from the rear door where they wished to enter.

Kearns said the CCTV revealed that no passengers had left the tram by the rear door before Scanlan entered.

Scanlan told Kearns that x-rays and an MRI of his left shoulder prior to the April 2014 incident had shown that he suffered from arthritis and had a pre-existing rotor cuff problem in his shoulder well before the alleged accident happened.

Judge Fergus, dismissing Scanlan’s claim, said she would make no order as to legal costs.

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    Get well soon Ceejay

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    This story proves that all we humanoids are really children

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    We need more of this in the world.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:11 PM

    Oh what a nice reason to smile..well done Garda Ceejay. Get well soon.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:33 PM

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    Keep fighting lil man and get well soon.

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    The future looks bright for the force. Get well soon little man

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:09 PM

    Good man, Ceejay

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    Ceejay…hero! Get well little man

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:18 PM

    Wiping away the tears how beautifully sweet, get well soon little man.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:34 PM

    This is a great article, great to know people around the world care. Get well Ceejay, you will make a great Garda

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:52 PM

    Ahh janey mackers….in such a cynical world these days some stories do melt your heart sometimes. Top work by all who sent him these messages. Get well soon Ceejay lad. :)

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    Well done Sargent Ceejay, get well soon.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 8:46 PM

    Superb story. Best of luck young man.

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 9:29 PM

    Well done to all the police family. Now Ceejay go kick some ass xx

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    Feb 23rd 2016, 9:45 PM

    Best wishes Garda McArdle.
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    Ah God,best of luck wee man.

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    Ceejay stay on patrol my man!

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    Feb 24th 2016, 1:01 PM

    Just brilliant , get well soon..

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