The High Court heard the van driver was trying to gain access to one of the shops. Last February, the High Court awarded her €170,564, including €60,000 loss of earnings and €75,000 for her injuries, after finding she was struck by the van. She appealed the High Court judgment, discharged the legal team she had, and represented herself in the appeal. The High Court judge declined to attribute base motives to her, he said. He found there was no basis for suggesting the findings or award of the High Court judge in relation to her loss of earnings or injuries claims were inappropriate or unjust.