22-year-old Ted Roche sues Ashtown Stud owner Paul Shanahan over 2019 log splitter accident, seeking compensation for injuries and lost future earnings as a vet.

Ted Roche, now 22, is suing Paul Shanahan, owner of Ashtown Stud, following a log splitter accident in September 2019 that left him with severe hand injuries. Roche, 17 at the time, was assisting a peer when the incident occurred. Liability is admitted, and the case is before Justice Denise Brett for damages. Roche seeks compensation for physical and mental injuries, including €1 million for lost future earnings, as his aspirations to become a vet were impacted.

October 10, 2024
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