Former
Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro is to sue the club for constructive
dismissal, according to the Press Association.
PA reports that legal papers were served on the club this week which will
trigger an employment tribunal - unless an out-of-court settlement can be
agreed before a hearing takes place.
The doctor was dropped from first-team duties on August 8 after she and
physio John Fearn were criticised by manager Jose Mourinho for going on to
the pitch to treat Eden Hazard, which left the Blues temporarily down to
nine men as he left the field for treatment.
Mourinho has since been cleared by the FA of using discriminatory language
towards Carneiro but the doctor has criticised the governing body over its
investigation.
She said earlier this month: "I was surprised to learn that the FA was
allegedly investigating the incident of August 8 via the press. I was at no
stage requested by the FA to make a statement.
"I wonder whether this might be the only formal investigation in this
country where the evidence of the individuals involved in the incident was
not considered relevant. Choosing to ignore some of the evidence will surely
influence the outcome of the findings."
Carneiro's lawyers served the papers after failing to agree a settlement
with Chelsea. The three-month period in which a claim must be notified ends
on November 8, but any employment tribunal would be heard in public and such
cases are usually settled beforehand to avoid potential embarrassment.
Chelsea have previously said they cannot comment on internal staffing
matters.
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