# Former rugby player awarded over €200,000 after dismissal for photo without Covid mask

> The Court of Appeal confirmed and increased the damages awarded to a former employer of a professional rugby player who was dismissed after being photographed without a Covid mask.

**In brief**: Justice event (severity: low), first detected on 11 November 2026 at 18:35. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 11 November 2026 at 18:35.

- Category: Justice
- Severity: Low
- Place: Not located
- First detected: 11 November 2026 at 18:35
- Updated: 11 November 2026 at 18:35
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/16852-former-rugby-player-awarded-over-200-000-after-dismissal-for-photo-without

## Reported figures

- 200 000 euros

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Le rugbyman est licencié après avoir été photographié sans masque Covid par un supporter : il obtient plus de 200 000 euros de dommages et intérêts](https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/11/11/le-rugbyman-est-licencie-apres-avoir-ete-photographie-sans-masque-covid-par-un-supporter-il-obtient-plus-de-200-000-euros-de-dommages-et-interets-13647628.php) — La Dépêche du Midi, 11 November 2026 at 18:35

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Former rugby player awarded over €200,000 after dismissal for photo without Covid mask”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/16852-former-rugby-player-awarded-over-200-000-after-dismissal-for-photo-without
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