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The Office star wins ‘substantial’ compo after suing Disney over horror injury suffered fighting ogre

Published on May 07, 2025 at 08:00 PM

THE Office actor Ralph Ineson has won an out-of-court settlement after suing Disney over an injury suffered on set.

The 55-year-old slipped on gravel and injured his shoulder while

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The Office actor Ralph Ineson has won a settlement after suing Disney over an injury suffered on set
Actor in medieval armor on a field.
Actor Ralph Ineson is suing Disney for £150,000
Scene from the BBC's The Office showing David Brent, Chris Finch, and Neil Goodman.
He played boss David Brent’s (played by Ricky Gervais) obnoxious mate in the smash-hit sitcom

He had been filming for a sequel series to 1980s Willow in Bridgend, South .

We told in December 2023 how he was seeking damages of up to £150,000.

who played boss ’s mouthy mate Finchy in , is understood to have accepted a substantial sum.

A source said: “He is happy the whole thing has been put to bed.

“There is not much doubt he suffered a bad injury.”;

His claim against the Walt Company Ltd — filed at ’s High — said his ability to play parts “involving fighting and horse-riding”; has been permanently impaired.

Legal papers claimed fake foam gravel was not raked properly and obscured steps, causing Ralph, who was playing a knight, to fall and land awkwardly on his right arm.

His lawyer David White said “The claimant felt the immediate onset of pain.

“He stoically kept quiet until the end of the shoot before speaking up.”;

Ralph’s spokeswoman and Disney did not comment yesterday.

Ogre-like creature in chains and spiked cage.
Ineson was dressed as a knight in armour and battling a nine-foot ogre

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