Latest / Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Nellie’s Painful Medical Experiment | Cork News
An 11-year-old girl, Nellie Lannen, who suffered devastating complications after experimental spinal surgery using metal springs, has received a €950,000 interim payout — the first of its kind in Ireland’s High Court. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, Nellie endured 14 surgeries after the implant shattered her pelvis, caused excruciating pain, and even protruded through her back during a family holiday. Experts say the experimental device was a dangerous choice, and the hospital admitted negligence — though causation remains disputed. While the settlement will help fund her care, her…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.