€5M Settlement Granted to Boy After Critical Brain Injury Misdiagnosis

The High Court (Ireland) has awarded a €5M settlement to Graysen Reid, a five-year-old boy who suffered critical brain damage due to misdiagnosed respiratory tract issues since preterm birth.

Graysen Reid was born prematurely at 26 weeks gestation on 23 December 2019, at South Tipperary General Hospital, facing severe airway obstruction challenges.
After multiple failed intubation attempts, Graysen was transferred to Cork University Hospital, where he ultimately suffered significant brain damage and now requires a wheelchair.
The Health Service Executive faced scrutiny for its failure to identify Graysens airway obstruction, leading to the High Court (Ireland) approving the €5M settlement for his ongoing care, including potential tracheotomy needs.

Why It Matters

This case underscores the critical importance of timely and accurate medical diagnoses, particularly for vulnerable populations like premature infants, highlighting systemic issues within healthcare that can lead to devastating outcomes.