62-year-old Martin Smith with Crohn's disease won £800k compensation after company-sponsored work trip to India led to two major surgeries and bowel removal.

62-year-old Martin Smith, diagnosed with Crohn's disease, won £800k in compensation after a work trip to India with his company, Primetals Technologies Ltd. Despite informing the company of his condition, he was sent on the trip and fell ill, requiring two major surgeries and a bowel removal. His legal team emphasized the importance of employers considering health and safety implications when sending staff abroad.

March 11, 2024
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