General manager of Mergon International, John Farrell, sues firm for acute breakdown due to workload and stress.

General manager of Mergon International, John Farrell, is suing his firm in the High Court, claiming he suffered an acute breakdown due to unmanageable workload and intolerable stress. Farrell, who had worked at the firm for 10 years, said he began feeling unwell and overwhelmed as a budget deadline approached in February 2021. Despite requesting a one-week extension, the deadline was not extended, leading to his breakdown.