Former Royal Marine seeks damages over hearing loss
A former Royal Marine is seeking more than £1m in damages from the government over "noise-induced hearing loss".
Lawyers representing the Ministry of Defence have outlined "allegations of contributory negligence".Harry Steinberg KC, who is leading Mr Barry's legal team, outlined details of the claim in a written argument given to Mr Justice Johnson."The claimant seeks damages for noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus caused by his exposure to noise during his service in the Royal Marines," Mr Steinberg said.
"The claimant describes exercises during basic training where hearing protection was not worn [and could not be worn] at all.
Lawyers representing Mr Barry said outside court that he was claiming about £1.5m in total - and the MoD was arguing that the figure should be about £250,000.
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