DT News - UK - Irish model settles case against Dublin dental clinic

Dental Tribune International

Tue. 19 January 2016

save

DUBLIN, Ireland: A breach of contract claim between model and presenter Vogue Williams and a Dublin dental clinic was settled in court last week. The legal dispute arose after the clinic had sought full payment for Williams’ dental treatment, although she had been granted a discount on the price of her treatment in exchange for publicity work, the model claimed.

As reported by the Irish Times, Williams had negotiated a treatment agreement with Seapoint Clinic that included the replacement of a temporary crown, the fitting of braces and veneers, as well as cosmetic treatment, for a sum just short of €7,000. In exchange, the model consented to an interview with an Irish newspaper or magazine and a video testimonial promoting the clinic’s website and professional services.

According to Williams, a breach of contract arose when the clinic sought full payment for the treatment although she had provided the clinic with the agreed publicity between January and June of 2012. She further claimed she had been caused upset and worry at a time when she was preparing for her wedding, causing her to rescind any agreement she had with the clinic in August 2012, one month before her marriage to former Westlife singer Brian McFadden.

After the disagreement, Williams brought a €38,000 damages claim for alleged breach of contract in the Circuit Civil Court.

Seapoint Clinic, in turn, alleged that Williams had failed to attend and cancelled a number of appointments, causing the clinic expense and costs. The clinic further alleged that it was Williams who owed the clinic more than €5,000 for her treatment, and it therefore delivered a full defence and counterclaim to the proceedings.

As Williams’ barrister David Boughton told the Irish Times, the claim has now been settled in court. Barrister Shane English, for Seapoint Clinic, said the defendant was consenting to the order.

No details of the settlement were revealed.

To post a reply please login or register

Irish dental service system prevents dentists from providing adequate care

DUBLIN, Ireland: A recent survey conducted by the Irish Dental Association (IDA) has found that the majority of dentists have no confidence in the Dental ...

Essex dentist pays five number figure to settle maltreatment case

CHELMSFORD, UK: A dentist from Benfleet in Essex is reported to have paid an amount of £16,000 to settle a lawsuit by a former patient over ...

Oasis expands into Irish dental market through Smiles Dental acquisition

DUBLIN, Republic of Ireland/ BRISTOL, UK: Oasis Healthcare, one of the largest providers of private dental care services in the UK, has further strengthened...

Growing a successful dental implant clinic

BILLINGHAM; UK: In April 2016, Dr Ian Lane, a managing partner at Queensway Dental Clinic, together with Richard Elliott, Managing Director of ...

Irish dentists warn of potential dangers of dental infection

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has urged people to prioritise their oral health and not to ignore dental pain, gingival infection or ...

Irish Dental Association calls for reintroduction of free treatment

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has called on the government to tackle the high incidence of periodontal disease in this country by ...

DDU sees increase in aggression against dental professionals

LONDON, UK: Dentists may sometimes encounter patients who are agitated during a dental appointment and who become violent or aggressive. The Dental Defence ...

Report: Policymakers given steps to act against dental caries

LONDON, UK: A new report, published last week by the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) and the Policy Institute at King’s College London in the UK,...

Both British and Irish dental associations unhappy with official response to COVID-19

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) and the Irish Dental Association (IDA) have both recently criticised their respective governments for the ...

General Dental Council introduces case examiners

LONDON, UK: As part of legislative changes implemented earlier this year, the General Dental Council (GDC) introduced case examiners on Tuesday. They will ...

Education

Live webinar
Mon. 29 April 2024
5:30 pm UTC (London)