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Soldier Sues MoD Over Training Injury
4 Dec
Summary
- Young soldier claims £236,000 for permanent injury.
- Alleged negligence during Royal Marines' Exercise Hunters Moon.
- MoD disputes claim, citing mild heat exhaustion.
A former Royal Marine recruit is pursuing a £236,000 lawsuit against the Ministry of Defence, alleging negligence led to a career-ending injury. Charlie Gould, 23, collapsed during the demanding Exercise Hunters Moon on Dartmoor in June 2020, suffering from what his lawyers describe as exertional heat stroke due to overheating in full kit.
His legal team contends that inadequate training on climatic injuries and a delayed response to his collapse directly caused permanent harm, forcing his discharge from the Marines. They accuse superiors of negligence for not properly assessing his condition and for allowing him to remain untreated in a safety vehicle for hours.
The Ministry of Defence contests the claim, arguing that the exercise was standard military training and that Mr. Gould experienced only mild heat exhaustion, not heat stroke. They maintain that his treatment in the field was appropriate and aligned with clinical standards, emphasizing the need for realistic and demanding training.
