More than 80 litigants sued for breaches of privacy, negligence and personal injury.
A newsletter circulated in an email in May 2020 mistakenly revealed the identities of about 250 survivors of abusein a major data breachThe settlements were announced in claims against the body, which was set up to champion their cause, and The Executive Office.
In one of the largest class actions in Northern Ireland’s legal history, more than 80 litigants sued for breaches of privacy, negligence and personal injury. But following discussions, senior counsel for the three people, who are all anonymous, confirmed that a resolution had been reached.Mr Justice Colton praised both sides for reaching the outcome.Victims campaigner Margaret McGuckin attended the hearing to support the three plaintiffs
Claire McKeegan said: “Many of the survivors we represent had never told anyone of the abuse they suffered, not even their closest relatives, so they needed confidentiality more than most.
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