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Court Dismisses €760K Injury Claim After Woman Wins Tree Throwing Contest

Kamila Grabska's claim of debilitating pain from a car crash was contradicted by evidence of her participating in physically demanding activities.

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Kamila Grabska, who won the ladies section in the seventh annual Christmas Tree throwing Championships in Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland in 2018.
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Overview

  • Kamila Grabska's €760,383 injury claim dismissed after photo shows her winning a Christmas tree throwing contest.
  • Grabska claimed debilitating pain from a 2017 car crash prevented work and daily activities.
  • Irish High Court ruled activities post-crash contradicted medical evidence of her injuries.
  • Evidence included a photo of Grabska throwing a tree and video of her training a large dog.
  • Grabska argued she was trying to live a normal life despite the pain, but the judge found claims exaggerated.