Doctor sues paintball company over permanent eye injury from stag party event

Doctor John O’Neill is suing Murray Zone Ltd after suffering a serious eye injury during a paintballing event in 2016. He claims his safety mask was faulty, leading to permanent retinal damage and partial vision loss. O’Neill spent five days in the hospital and underwent surgery for a traumatic cataract. He is seeking damages and €20,000 for lost earnings due to being unable to take a postgraduate exam after the incident. Murray Zone Ltd denies the claims, stating O’Neill did not follow safety instructions and loosened the mask himself. The case is ongoing in the High Court, with the judge requesting the mask for inspection.