Canberra receptionist who rolled ankle rushing to answer phone wins $120,000 WedWednesday 23 The woman hurt herself while rushing to answer the phone. ( Share Print text only Cancel A receptionist who rolled her ankle while rushing to answer the phone has been awarded $120,000 after suing her employer. Key points: The woman sprained her ankle while hurrying to answer her office phone The court heard she had asked for a headset so she could answer the phone from afar, but was denied The court awarded her $119,000 plus costs The woman worked at Canberra cleaning business Broadlex Services, where she was required to answer the phone and perform other duties away from her desk area.