Savita Halappanavar case settled for six figures

Agreement closes case on death of pregnant dentist from septic shock

DAMAGES: Savita Halappanavar died of blood poisoning while suffering a miscarriage at Galway University Hospital in 2012

Maeve Sheehan

The State will pay a six-figure sum to the widower of Savita Halappanavar, who sued for damages over his wife's death three years ago, according to informed sources.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) reached an out-of-court settlement with Praveen Halappanavar on Thursday.

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