The Irish Times

Aer Lingus pilot awarded €202,500 damages after earlier payout slashed on appeal

False emails about Capt Padraig Higgins sent by Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 11:51

Padraig Higgins sued over three defamatory emails the authority sent in 2013

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 16:01

First time that a jury has been asked to assess damages where defamation was admitted and an apology given

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 19:21

Captain Paddy Higgins asked Irish Aviation Authority for emails on emergency landing

Tue Nov 12 2019 - 21:10

Court deciding on damages due over defamation of Aer Lingus pilot in three emails

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 18:12

Pilot’s damages case opens before High Court judge and jury

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 20:32

Dispute arose in two actions over whether sum should be determined by judge or jury

Tue Jul 10 2018 - 17:33