Events Manager Sues Herbalife Europe for £250k After Pool Injury in Mauritius

Chloe Hewitt, a 26-year-old events manager, is suing Herbalife's European arm for more than £250,000 after being pushed into a swimming pool by intoxicated colleagues during a company event at a luxury hotel in Mauritius. She sustained severe injuries after landing on broken glass at the bottom of the pool, resulting in nerve damage requiring two operations and physiotherapy. Hewitt claims Herbalife failed to maintain a safe environment at the farewell party, where a free bar served drinks in glassware near the pool without security present, despite signs of heavy intoxication among attendees. Herbalife denies liability, arguing the incident occurred during an after-party when Hewitt was off the clock and not on company time. The case highlights concerns about safety and responsibility at company-sponsored events, as well as the blurred lines between work and personal time during such gatherings. Herbalife, known for its controversial direct-selling practices, faces scrutiny over the event's management and its duty of care to employees and distributors.