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The Office star wins ‘substantial' compo after suing Disney over horror injury suffered fighting ogre
The Office star wins ‘substantial' compo after suing Disney over horror injury suffered fighting ogre

Scottish Sun

time07-05-2025

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  • Scottish Sun

The Office star wins ‘substantial' compo after suing Disney over horror injury suffered fighting ogre

The actor is said to have fallen and landed awkwardly on his right arm after fake foam gravel was not raked properly GOOD DAY AT OFFICE The Office star wins 'substantial' compo after suing Disney over horror injury suffered fighting ogre THE Office actor Ralph Ineson has won an out-of-court settlement after suing Disney over an injury suffered on set. The 55-year-old slipped on gravel and injured his shoulder while fighting a 9ft ogre. Advertisement 4 The Office actor Ralph Ineson has won a settlement after suing Disney over an injury suffered on set Credit: BBC 4 Actor Ralph Ineson is suing Disney for £150,000 4 He played boss David Brent's (played by Ricky Gervais) obnoxious mate in the smash-hit sitcom Credit: BBC He had been filming for a sequel series to 1980s film Willow in Bridgend, South Wales. We told in December 2023 how he was seeking damages of up to £150,000. Ralph who played boss David Brent's mouthy mate Finchy in The Office, is understood to have accepted a substantial sum. A source said: 'He is happy the whole thing has been put to bed. Advertisement 'There is not much doubt he suffered a bad injury.' His claim against the Walt Disney Company Ltd — filed at London's High Court — said his ability to play parts 'involving fighting and horse-riding' has been permanently impaired. Legal papers claimed fake foam gravel was not raked properly and obscured steps, causing Ralph, who was playing a knight, to fall and land awkwardly on his right arm. His lawyer David White said 'The claimant felt the immediate onset of pain. Advertisement "He stoically kept quiet until the end of the shoot before speaking up.' Ralph's spokeswoman and Disney did not comment yesterday. 4 Ineson was dressed as a knight in armour and battling a nine-foot ogre

The Office star wins ‘substantial' compo after suing Disney over horror injury suffered fighting ogre
The Office star wins ‘substantial' compo after suing Disney over horror injury suffered fighting ogre

The Irish Sun

time07-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

The Office star wins ‘substantial' compo after suing Disney over horror injury suffered fighting ogre

THE Office actor Ralph Ineson has won an out-of-court settlement after suing Disney over an injury suffered on set. The 55-year-old slipped on gravel and injured his shoulder while 4 The Office actor Ralph Ineson has won a settlement after suing Disney over an injury suffered on set Credit: BBC 4 Actor Ralph Ineson is suing Disney for £150,000 4 He played boss David Brent's (played by Ricky Gervais) obnoxious mate in the smash-hit sitcom Credit: BBC He had been filming for a sequel series to 1980s film Willow in Bridgend, South Wales. We told in December 2023 how he was seeking damages of up to £150,000. A source said: 'He is happy the whole thing has been put to bed. READ MORE IN TV 'There is not much doubt he suffered a bad injury.' His claim against the Walt Disney Company Ltd — filed at London's High Court — said his ability to play parts 'involving fighting and horse-riding' has been permanently impaired. Legal papers claimed fake foam gravel was not raked properly and obscured steps , causing Ralph, who was playing a knight, to fall and land awkwardly on his right arm. His lawyer David White said 'The claimant felt the immediate onset of pain. Most read in News TV "He stoically kept quiet until the end of the shoot before speaking up.' Ralph's spokeswoman and Disney did not comment yesterday. 4 Ineson was dressed as a knight in armour and battling a nine-foot ogre Ricky Gervais's best bits as David Brent from his mega hit BBC comedy The Office

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