Court Ruling on Veterinary Assistant's Injury Incident
February 11, 2026
A veterinary assistant in Cyprus lost his eye after being kicked by a colt during a microchip implantation procedure. The District Court awarded him €100,000 in damages for the injury and loss of income. The Cyprus Racing Authority contested the ruling, but the Court of Appeal upheld their liability. The incident took place while implanting microchips in young foals. The ruling emphasizes employers' duty to provide safe working conditions.