Jeremy Clarkson’s Fracas Has Cost Him £100,000 In Racial Discrimination Claim

Jeremy Clarkson and former Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon have finally reached a settlement of £100,000 at the end of a three month long racial discrimination claim
Jeremy Clarkson’s Fracas Has Cost Him £100,000 In Racial Discrimination Claim

Nearly a year has passed since the infamous steak-related fracas, and Jeremy Clarkson has finally issued an official apology to former Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon.

The apology has come at the end of a racial discrimination and personal injury claim that has been ongoing since November. Tymon, a well respected member of the Top Gear team, brought the claim after allegedly being called a “lazy, Irish c**t” by Clarkson at a hotel in Hawes, North Yorkshire. The producer was also assaulted during the incident after Clarkson was informed that he could not order a sirloin steak after a long day of filming. It is now understood that a settlement of £100,000 has been reached.

Through his lawyers, Clarkson has now expressed his regret:

“I would like to say sorry, once again, to Oisin Tymon for the incident and its regrettable aftermath.

“I want to reiterate that none of this was in any way his fault.

“I would also like to make it clear that the abuse he has suffered since the incident is unwarranted and I am sorry too that he has had to go through that.

“I am pleased that this matter is now resolved. Oisin was always a creatively exciting part of Top Gear and I wish him every success with his future projects.”

Jeremy Clarkson’s Fracas Has Cost Him £100,000 In Racial Discrimination Claim

In response, Tymon’s Lawyer, Paul Daniels, issued a statement declaring the end of legal action:

“The action involving Mr Tymon has been concluded. Oisin is keen to put the matter behind him now that it has been brought to a close. Oisin greatly appreciates all of the support he has received, including from the BBC. He remains focused on the creative work he loves at the BBC.”

Hopefully both parties can now put this incident behind them and focus on their new projects, drawing a line under an unfortunate episode that had huge ramifications for petrolheads.

Source: The London Evening Standard

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Comments

AllOutApex

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02/24/2016 - 11:25 |
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Anonymous

Damn. That’ll put him out. He’ll have to spend a whole two minutes rummaging down the back of the sofa.

02/24/2016 - 11:25 |
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AZahr

I hope the princess is happy now.

02/24/2016 - 11:27 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by AZahr

Yeah lets put all the blame on the producer for Clarkson’s own anger issues. Although I think the penalty is ridiculous, the other guy did absolutely nothing wrong.

02/24/2016 - 11:32 |
22 | 2
Anonymous

In reply to by AZahr

Seriously? I’m a big a fan of Clarkson as anyone but he punched the guy in the face, he’s not being a “princess” by seeking compensation.

02/24/2016 - 11:33 |
10 | 4
AZahr

In reply to by AZahr

“Lazy Irish c*nt” and a punch
Seriously? Thats worth a TV show running for over 20 seasons and 100k?
Listen to yourselves, thats something we hear everyday in the streets and we, you know… move on?
Man this generation blows my mind.

02/24/2016 - 11:39 |
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JDM814783648923482374

And on that bombshell…

02/24/2016 - 11:27 |
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The Stig's Mazda Loving Cousin

So just take it out of his last pay check. I’m sure he is still fine without it…

02/24/2016 - 11:30 |
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Sean Harrison

think of all the cars and car parts he can buy with that

02/24/2016 - 11:38 |
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The Real Fat Princess

Geez that turned out to be one expensive steak…

02/24/2016 - 11:45 |
62 | 0

Why isn’t your comment at the top? 😂

02/24/2016 - 15:01 |
0 | 0

He didn’t even get it. xD

02/24/2016 - 17:19 |
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Anonymous

this is what jc should say: fck oisin, fck the bbc. i just want to get paid b*ches

02/24/2016 - 11:46 |
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Anonymous

The moment that producer realized he was losing money…

02/24/2016 - 11:54 |
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Antiprius

HAHAHAHAHA bullsht. Tymon, stop being a little btch and get on with your life.

02/24/2016 - 12:00 |
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