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£200,000 for fall off wall

A man who fell 30ft off a wall has received more than £200,000 in compensation. The man, a former Territorial Army soldier, fell off the wall at a wedding reception. It was only protected by a 2ft 6in high railing. The hotel admitted liability and the case was settled out of court.

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