Former Chelsea doctor settles discrimination case against Jose Mourinho
Eva Carneiro agrees to an undisclosed sum, dropping her constructive dismissal claim against the Blues, which she filed after she left in December for alleged victimisation
Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro on Tuesday agreed a deal to settle a case against Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho for alleged discrimination for an undisclosed sum, a reporter at the hearing said.
“The parties agreed to the settlement of this dispute on confidential terms,” a Chelsea representative said at the start of a brief hearing.
The club regrets the circumstances which led to Dr Carneiro leaving ... and apologises unreservedly
In a statement after the announcement, Carneiro said she was “relieved” to have concluded the tribunal case, calling it an “extremely difficult and distressing time for me and my family”.
Chelsea said it was “pleased” that an agreement had been reached.
“The club regrets the circumstances which led to Dr Carneiro leaving the club and apologises unreservedly to her and her family for the distress caused,” said a club statement.
British media reports suggested that Carneiro had earlier rejected a settlement of £1.2 million (HK13.44 million).
The tribunal was examining a claim of constructive dismissal against Chelsea and a connected, personal legal action against Portuguese boss Mourinho, who left the Blues in December, for alleged victimisation and sexual discrimination.