Referee reaches settlement with World Snooker over sex discrimination case

Referee Michaela Tabb has agreed an out-of-court settlement with World Snooker after accusing the tour of sex discrimination.

The 47-year-old, who left the circuit in March, also claimed unfair dismissal and breach of contract against World Snooker, of which Barry Hearn is the chairman.

Tabb, who has refereed two World Championship finals, went under her married name Michaela McInnes for the employment tribunal, which began in Bristol last week.

Today, a statement from World Snooker read: "Michaela McInnes (Tabb) and World Snooker Limited have come to a confidential accommodation regarding the claims brought by Mrs McInnes in the employment tribunal."

According to PA, World Snooker agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to Tabb, who became the first woman to referee a world final in 2009.

The Scot also officiated the final three years ago.