A stress claim brought by a university professor against Leeds University has been successfully contested by DLA lawyers.

Professor Esmail Foumeny went on sick leave from the university in July 1997 and was dismissed in November 1999 when seven out of 13 allegations constituting misconduct were upheld by a tribunal.

The professor claimed that his employers persecuted him and drove him to a nervous breakdown.

But in a judgement at Leeds Crown Court His Honour Judge Grenfell said: "Nothing could be further from the truth."

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.