£300K Demanded in Sour M&S Grape Case

An accountant in north London who tore a tendon after slipping on a grape at a local Marks and Spenser is planning to sue the retail giant for £300,000.

Mr Martin-Sklan, who has decided to represent himself in the case, arrived at the figure citing lost earnings and "loss of confidence" and consequent depression he suffered following the incident in 2004.

Mr Sklan claims he slipped after picking up a piece of fruit on his shoe from inside the store or car park.