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High Court, in an assessment of damages arising from a serious bullying incident in the workplace: (a) awards general damages in the sum of €50,000, where the employee failed to comply with the treatment recommended by her doctor concerning her post-traumatic stress disorder; (b) awards loss of earnings in the sum of €84,426; and (c) awards statutory interest on the loss of earnings in the sum of €22,064.
Personal injuries - bullying in the workplace - incident with co-worker - assessment of damages - employment history - decision to stay at different address for fear of co-worker - resented by colleagues for suspension of co-worker - pain in shoulder and wrist - effect on work - effect on household chores - diagnosis of PTSD - effect of psychological stress on physical symptoms - delay in diagnosis - failure to take medication - recoverable benefit under s. 13 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2013 - interest under Courts Act 1981 - exercise of discretion in the award of interest - interest on loss of earnings.
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