A 14-year-old boy has been awarded €30,000 after he cut his leg while on holiday in Florida.
Rhys Nolan-Delaney slipped on a metal step in the playground of the Rosen Inn, Pointe Orlando and subsequently cut his shin on the edge of a slide.
According to the Irish Times, the teenager was just ten-years-old at the time, and he required a number of stitches, which left a permanent scar on his leg.
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He sued Tropical Sky Ireland Ltd, which trades as American Sky, through his mum Karen, claiming the accommodation they provided was dangerous and unsafe.
An initial of €25,000 was made following an assessment by the Injuries Board; however, this was increased by €5,000.
A pay out of €1,300 was made to allow Rhys buy a mountain bike - on condition a receipt was given to Mr Justice Raymond Groarke.