Claim settled for a former Royal Marine, who developed a severe non-freezing cold injury to his hands and feet whilst out on training exercises in the Brecon Beacons and Sennelager in Germany. He was exposed to freezing and wet conditions for long periods of time. There were inadequate drying facilities and inappropriate kit provided.

The claimant was ethnically vulnerable to developing cold injuries. He suffered permanent nerve damage to his hands and feet and can no longer work in the cold. He was medically discharged due to the non-freezing cold injury. He was deprived of the opportunity of pursuing a full career and suffered wage and pension losses. His claim settled for £780k.