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Chef Wins Big in Back Injury Case
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A forty-year-old chef, Niall Govers, won a significant court case against his former employer, McGeoughs bar and restaurant, after injuring his back while preparing marinara sauce in a cramped kitchen alcove. The High Court awarded Govers €74,052, but reduced general damages by 35% due to partial fault, leaving him with €29,250. Govers has been unable to work since the incident, dealing with chronic pain and limited mobility. The ruling highlights the potential dangers of inadequate training and unsafe work conditions in tight kitchens.
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