# O'Driscoll Family Reaches Settlement

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-06-06T08:12:57+00:00
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## Resource

A tragic case involving Stephen ODriscoll, a 24-year-old man fatally struck on the M9 motorway in December 2019, has reached a legal settlement after his family sued the bus company JJ Kavanagh and Sons. Stephen, found intoxicated and under the influence of drugs, was removed from the bus by the driver after assaulting passengers — a move the family argued was dangerously irresponsible, especially on a dark, rainy night. The court grappled with the driver’s difficult position and whether authorities should have been notified instead. The bus company denied negligence, claiming the driver failed to consider road and weather conditions. The High Court settled the case for €20,000, with the judge offering heartfelt sympathy to the grieving family. An earlier inquest, which heard from motorists who had to swerve to avoid Stephen and a Garda officer noting the near-impossible visibility on the unlit stretch, concluded his death was accidental — a verdict that now closes a painful legal chapter, leaving behind a sobering reminder of the complexities and tragedies that unfold on our roads. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6926e3a28316d9f6

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