A JOURNALIST who sued the BBC in Northern Ireland over alleged bullying has settled her case, the High Court in Belfast has heard.
It was confirmed on Tuesday that a confidential resolution was reached in Lena Ferguson's case against the broadcaster.
The BBC is to pay Ms Ferguson's legal costs as part of agreed terms, which involve no admission of liability.
It is understood the Belfast-based freelance producer will receive an undisclosed pay-out.
The case related to the handling of a complaint of alleged bullying in 2019, when Ms Ferguson worked on the Spotlight current affairs show.
Ms Ferguson claimed a breach in the duty of care in proceedings issued after an internal inquiry concluded.
Her barrister, Patrick Lyttle KC, told the court on Tuesday: "The action is now settled.
"The terms include a provision that the defendant shall pay the plaintiff's costs."
Following the outcome, Ms Ferguson said in a statement that she was "very happy with the settlement achieved".
"It's disappointing that I was left with no option but to seek justice at the High Court," she said.
"I will always be grateful for the support of colleagues, in particular those who were prepared to go to court to give evidence on my behalf."
The statement added Ms Ferguson would be making no further comment.
A BBC spokesperson said: "We are pleased this matter, which relates to allegations from 2019, has now been settled. It involved no admission of liability.
"We didn't want to be in a lengthy dispute with Lena and are happy that we can all now move forward."
