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Teacher in stress award of £72,547

A former maths teacher has been awarded £72,547 in damages after he suffered a stress-related illness and lost his job. He sued the council and was originally awarded £101,000, but this was overturned by the Court of Appeal in 2002. However, the House of Lords has ruled he was entitled to some damages.

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