Court Throws Out Woman's $820,000 Claim For Accident Injury After Spotting Photos Of Her Tossing Christmas Tree

A mother’s $820,000 insurance claim has been denied by a court in Ireland after evidence surfaced of her participating in a Christmas tree throwing competition, undermining her claims of debilitating pain following a car accident.

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The Claim and Allegations

Kamila Grabska, 36, had filed an insurance claim alleging that a car accident in 2017 had left her with severe pain, rendering her unable to perform daily tasks and restricting her ability to work.

Alleged Debilitating Pain

Grabska claimed to suffer from “debilitating pain” in her back, neck, and thoracic spine, which she asserted limited her ability to lift heavy items, engage in household chores, and play with her children.

Legal Proceedings

She sued RSA Insurance, seeking compensation for past and future loss of earnings, which accounted for a significant portion of her total claim.

Unraveling Evidence

The case took a turn when a photograph emerged of Grabska participating in a Christmas tree throwing competition almost a year after her accident, contradicting her claims of severe physical limitations.

Christmas Tree Throwing Contest

The photo depicts Grabska energetically tossing a tree during the competition held in Ennis, Ireland, where participants vie to throw the tree the farthest distance.

Inconsistencies

Despite her assertions of enduring pain, Grabska was photographed smiling and energetically engaging in the contest, raising doubts about the severity of her alleged injuries.

Court’s Decision

Judge Carmel Stewart, presiding over the case, cited the photographic evidence and deemed Grabska’s claims exaggerated, leading to the dismissal of her insurance claim.

Contradictory Evidence

The court also considered footage showing Grabska playfully wrestling with a large Dalmatian dog, further undermining her claims of incapacitating pain.

Judge’s Remarks

Judge Stewart told Kamils in her judgment, “I’m afraid I cannot but conclude the claims were entirely exaggerated.”

Outcome of the Case

Grabska’s insurance claim was officially dismissed by the court last week, as recorded by the Courts Service of Ireland, concluding the legal proceedings.