Phones 4U employee launches personal injury claim

A former Phones 4U employee has launched a personal injury claim for GBP 300,000 after an accident at work left her with permanent disabilities.

Louise Mennell was working in a store in Eastbourne, East Sussex when a computer stack fell on her and caused serious injuries to her foot.

According to the Eastbourne Herald, she was left permanently disabled after the incident and now suffers complex regional pain syndrome, a rare condition that results in a continuous burning pain.

In a writ issued to the High Court in London, Miss Mennell claims that the accident also caused her severe psychological problems, which included depression.

Her legal team are also arguing that the incident has compromised her future job prospects due to her injuries.

Phones 4U admitted liability for the accident through their insurers but the two sides are now locked in a legal battle to determine the amount of damages Miss Mennell should receive.

Posted by Alison Spriggs

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