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Lorry Driver Sues Specsavers for £200,000 After Botched Eye Test

2/5/2026

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Francis Hodibert, a 62-year-old lorry driver from Slough, sues Specsavers for alleged negligence after a botched eye test led to the revocation of his HGV licence.
He says the results caused depression and anxiety that affected work, and he regained his licence in March 2023 after a successful test by a consultant ophthalmologist.
Hodibert's lawyer says damages exceed £200,000, and Specsavers plans to defend the case after Hodibert's lawyer says damages exceed £200,000.

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Francis Hodibert, a 62-year-old lorry driver from Slough, sues Specsavers for alleged negligence after a botched eye test led to the revocation of his HGV licence.
He says the results caused depression and anxiety that affected work, and he regained his licence in March 2023 after a successful test by a consultant ophthalmologist.
Hodibert's lawyer says damages exceed £200,000, and Specsavers plans to defend the case after Hodibert's lawyer says damages exceed £200,000.