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Fish and chip fall man wins £50,000

A man who worked for fish and chip firm Harry Ramsden’s has been awarded nearly £50,000 in damages. The man fell 20ft from an unsecured ladder after being told to hang a heavy Christmas sign. He severely injured his ankle and has been unable to work more than four years after the accident. The firm denied negligence but the court ruled it had failed to give proper training.

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