Judge hits out at ‘unembarrassed liar’ over £5million bike crash compensation claim

May 22, 2026 · 11:08 AM UTC ·9 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 32 views

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A judge has dismissed a £5 million compensation claim from Grant Greening-Steer, labeling him an 'unembarrassed liar.' The claim was based on alleged severe injuries from a motorcycle accident, but surveillance footage contradicted his assertions of disability. The judge concluded that Greening-Steer exaggerated his condition and was capable of normal activities.

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▪Grant Greening-Steer claimed he needed a mobility scooter and struggled with daily tasks after a motorcycle accident.
▪Surveillance footage showed him walking normally, leading the judge to label him a 'malingerer.'
▪The judge determined that Greening-Steer's actual claim was worth about £378,420, but due to dishonesty, he would receive nothing.

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NewsUKHome NewsJudge hits out at ‘unembarrassed liar’ over £5million bike crash compensation claimThe court was shown footage of Mr Greening-Steeer driving to a petrol station, filling up and ‘walkeing with a normal gait and with a normal arm swing’Paul Keogh Friday 22 May 2026 12:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2981893","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/grant-greening-steer-new-milton-hampshire-b2981893.html","title":"Judge hits out at ‘unembarrassed liar’ over £5million bike crash compensation claim…

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