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Cheltenham Borough Council is suing former managing director Christine Laird for failing to disclose a history of depression when she applied for the job, in an unusual High Court case.

The local authority is claiming fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation on the grounds that Laird concealed her medical history during the selection process, including the fact that she had to take time off work for depression and had been taking anti-depressants for several years. According to her employer, she was asked in a pre-employment questionnaire whether or not she saw herself as disabled, but answered "no". She said "yes" when asked whether or not she enjoyed good health.
Following her appointment in February 2002, Laird's time at the council was dogged by a series of disputes, particularly with council leader Andrew McKinlay. She was off sick from June 2004 and her employment ended in 2005. She later unsuccessfully pursued separate claims against the council and McKinlay.
Cheltenham Borough Council is suing her for around £1million, which includes the estimated cost of £450,000 for the ill-health pension she was given, £175,000 for the expense of covering for her while she was off sick and £96,000 for costs.
Read more about the case on the Times and the Guardian websites.