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Lorry Driver Sues Optician Over 'Botched' Eye Test
5 Feb
Summary
- HGV driver sues Specsavers for hundreds of thousands of pounds.
- Claim based on allegedly flawed eye test in 2022.
- Driver suffered depression and fears he cannot work again.
A lorry driver, Francis Hodibert, 62, is pursuing a claim of hundreds of thousands of pounds against Specsavers. He alleges that an eye test administered in 2022 at a Slough branch was "botched," leading to the revocation of his HGV license by the DVLA in September 2022.
This loss of his license meant Mr. Hodibert's livelihood was taken away. The incident caused him significant emotional distress, leading to depression and anxiety, and he now fears he may never be able to work again. His legal team alleges negligence on the part of Specsavers staff.
Mr. Hodibert's HGV license was reinstated in January 2023 after a consultant ophthalmologist confirmed his fitness to drive. However, he maintains that the initial revocation caused lasting damage to his mental health and personal life, prompting the substantial legal claim for damages exceeding £200,000.
Specsavers intends to defend the claims, stating they will contest the lawsuit. The full defense from the company was not available at the time of reporting.
