Clamper left brain damaged from hammer blow sues employer for €2m

A clamper who was left brain-damaged when he was attacked with a hammer when he clamped a car has settled his High Court action for €2m.

Mr Justice Kevin Cross said what happened Gheorghe Pista 44, as he went about his job eight years ago was appalling and disgraceful.

“He was viciously assaulted while going about his job and has been left severely brain damaged. It is appalling and disgraceful,” the judge said.