first hearing over her dismissal claim against Chelsea on
Wednesday.
The former club doctor is claiming constructive dismissal
and sexual discrimination against the Premier League
champions after a public falling out with manager Jose
Mourinho which resulted in her losing her job last
September.
Carneiro, flanked by husband Jason De Carteret, arrived at
the London South Employment Tribunal in Croydon with the
first hearing of her legal battle set to be heard in front of a
judge.
Carneiro was described as "impulsive and naive" by
Mourinho after rushing onto the field to attend to Eden
Hazard in stoppage time as Chelsea drew 2-2 with Swansea
City on the opening day of the season.
Referee Michael Oliver waved the medical team onto the
pitch, meaning Chelsea played out the final minutes of the
game at Stamford Bridge with just nine men following
Thibaut Courtois's earlier red card.
Carneiro and head physio Jon Fearn were subsequently
demoted from first-team duties, with the former leaving her
post in September while Fearn remained at the club.
Footage from the touchline on August 8 claimed to show
Mourinho use abusive language towards Carneiro but the
manager, who has since been sacked after a string poor
results, was cleared by the Football Association.
Wednesday's hearing was set after both parties failed to
agree a settlement, with witness statements and further
evidence now being assessed ahead of the setting of a full
tribunal date.
Carneiro is seeking damages for sexual discrimination from
Mourinho, aggravated damages from Chelsea, personal
injury compension and to be reinstated as first-team doctor,
a role she has held since 2011.
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