WORLD SNOOKER announced yesterday that it had reached an out-of-court settlement with Michaela Tabb after the referee brought a case against the professional tour.
Tabb had claimed sex discrimination, unfair dismissal and breach of contract against World Snooker, the business arm of the professional game, following her departure from the circuit in March.
World Snooker, whose chairman is Barry Hearn, refuted the allegations and an employment tribunal hearing began in Bristol last week. Tabb, who has refereed two World Championship finals, appeared under her married name of Michaela McInnes.
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