TV reporter wins unfair dismissal case over Iraq (refused to go)

[Barrett808]

LONDON (Reuters) - A Canadian television reporter won a case on Friday for unfair dismissal against U.S. network ABC News, which ended his contract after he refused to go to Iraq.

Richard Gizbert, who previously reported from Bosnia and Chechnya, had claimed 2.2 million pounds ($3.9 million) in compensation from ABC after it axed him in 2004.

"This ruling decided he had been unfairly dismissed on the grounds of health and safety," a spokesman for the Central London Employment Tribunal told Reuters.

"There will be further hearing to determine compensation in a month or so," he added.

Gizbert's claim for breach of contract was dropped.

ABC News said it did not accept the tribunal's decision and would appeal.

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