Lawyer dismisses top surgeon’s claim of NHS Grampian mistreatment as ‘conspiracy theory’
An employment tribunal has been urged to discount "conspiracy theories" about NHS bosses forcing a veteran surgeon out of his job.
Frank Lefevre
Boots employee sues after being rapped for joking that half of ‘miserable’ Nairn population is on anti-depressants
A trainee pharmacy technician has successfully sued Boots for £10,000 after being disciplined for privately joking that half of the "miserable" population of Nairn was on anti-depressants.
Surgeon sues NHS Grampian amid claims toxic staff atmosphere posed danger to patients
A top surgeon is taking legal action against NHS Grampian amid claims he was forced out of his job for siding with a colleague who sued the health board for £100,000 after being racially abused.
Offshore executive wins £20,000 from Aberdeen firm after unfair dismissal
An oil executive has been awarded more than £20,000 after being wrongfully dismissed during an angry disagreement with bosses about his performance.
Frank Lefevre, the man who shook up the legal system
It may be the French translation of Smith, but Lefevre is anything but a common name in the north-east. So much so that when you utter it there is only one thought that springs to mind – Frankie.
Claim oil boss “conjured up” reasons to fire director after paternity leave request
An Aberdeen oil tycoon has been accused of developing a “hodge-podge” of reasons to fire an employee who asked for paternity leave.
Business leaders launch legal bid against rates rises
A group of north-east industry leaders has launched a legal bid to fight "potentially crippling" business rates.