British tourist disabled after being hit by falling palm tree in Sri Lanka sues former lawyers after they 'messed up chance to get her £4.5million payout'

Daily Mail - Nov 12, 2026

British tourist Claire Saywell is suing Slater and Gordon UK after they 'messed up' her £4.5m compensation claim against tour operator Tui after she was left injured in Sri Lanka.

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