Everett v London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (2013) - Michael Mulcare, Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP
30/12/13. Medical causation became the key issue in this personal injury claim brought by a female fire-fighter, who was injured during a training drill whilst at work. Although the Defendant fire authority was held to be liable for her initial injuries, it was not found liable for her longer-term physical and mental symptoms.
Circumstances of the accident
In August 2009, the 39 year old Claimant was a crew manager at Whitechapel Fire Station and had been in the service in various roles for over 8 years. For background purposes, it is interesting to note that the first 4 years in service appear to have been marked by a history of bullying and harassment at another station, which coincided with a marriage breakdown. She had been at Whitechapel for about 3 months, in order to gain operational experience to help her progress with her career, when the accident occurred...
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