09 June,2016 08:32 AM IST | | PA Sport
Chelsea Football Club has apologised unreservedly to ex-first team doctor Eva Carneiro as it reached a settlement with her over constructive dismissal claims, but Jose Mourinho failed to follow the club's lead, instead thanking her for her services
Eva Carneiro leaves Croydon Employment Tribunal in London on Tuesday and Jose Mourinho
Croydon: Chelsea Football Club has apologised "unreservedly" to ex-first team doctor Eva Carneiro as it reached a settlement with her over constructive dismissal claims, but Jose Mourinho failed to follow the club's lead, instead thanking her for her services.
Eva Carneiro leaves Croydon Employment Tribunal in London on Tuesday and Jose Mourinho. Pics/Getty Images
Dr Carneiro brought the claim at an employment tribunal, accusing Mourinho of victimisation and discrimination.
She was due to begin giving evidence on Tuesday but a settlement was agreed after Mourinho made a surprise appearance at the hearing at the London South Employment Tribunal centre in Croydon.
Addressing the tribunal, Daniel Stilitz QC, for Chelsea and Mourinho, said: "We are pleased to be able to tell the tribunal that the parties agreed a settlement on confidential terms."
Chelsea said in a statement: "The club regrets the circumstances which led to Dr Carneiro leaving the club and apologises unreservedly to her and her family for the distress caused."
Mourinho remained tight-lipped as he left.
