Family of Irish woman found dead on yacht in New York last year file wrongful death proceedings in US

RTÉ NewsState / PublicCenter4 hr. ago

The family of Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, an Irish woman who died on a boat in New York in August 2025, has filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Christopher Durnan, a resident of Garden City, New York. The lawsuit claims that Durnan's actions aboard a vessel at the Montauk Yacht Club led to her death and seeks compensation for both her wrongful death and the pain and suffering she endured before dying. Nolan-O'Slatarra, originally from Carlow, Ireland, had moved to the United States at 24 and built a successful career in fashion and finance, running companies such as East X East and Duper, and working at K4 Capital. Her funeral described her life as 'short but packed.'

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The Irish TimesIndependent🔒Center16 hr. ago

The family of Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, an Irish woman found dead on a yacht in New York in 2025, has filed wrongful death proceedings against the yacht’s owner, Christopher Durnan. According to the lawsuit, Durnan is accused of assault, gross negligence, and reckless conduct leading to her death. The postmortem examination showed no signs of violence, and authorities ruled out foul play. Durnan claims he believed she suffered a sudden medical emergency and attempted CPR. The case involves allegations of conscious pain and suffering prior to her death, with the family seeking up to $50 million in damages. Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was an entrepreneur who co-founded a luxury fashion brand, and Durnan had invested in the company.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both the family's legal claims and the defendant's defense without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from both parties and provides factual background without loaded language or selective emphasis.