The claimant was replacing a computer memory card. He fell from a ladder suffering injury. He was employed by the defendant contracting for another defendant, and used a ladder on loan from another neighbour. Held: The contribution sought from the owner of the ladder failed. It had not been proved that East owned the ladder, … Continue reading Mason and Another v Satelcom Ltd and East Potential Ltd: CA 14 May 2008
The employee claimed damages after injury at work using scaffolding equipment supplied by his employers which was upset by the violent act of a fellow employee. Held: The equipment when used properly was safe. It only became dangerous if deliberately misused. The employer could not be vicariously liable for the deliberate wrongful act of a … Continue reading Horton v Taplin Contracts Limited: CA 8 Nov 2002
The claimant was injured when, after stopping the vehicle he was driving for his employers, he was scalded when the radiator cap flew off. He appealed against the dismissal of his claim on the basis that he had been unable to show any fault. Held: The question was not whether a defect could be identified, … Continue reading Hislop v Lynx Express Parcels: IHCS 3 Apr 2003
A component in a postman’s bicycle gave way even though the machine had been sensibly maintained and checked. He sought damages for his injuries.
Held: The duty imposed by the regulations was absolute, and an employee postal worker who was . .
