Appeal from the decision of Girvan J dismissing the plaintiff’s claim for damages for personal injuries, loss and damage sustained by him as the result of an accident which occurred while he was attempting to start a cement mixer with a starting handle. The accident occurred at the defendant’s premises and the plaintiff claims that he was employed by the defendant at the material time. Alternatively, he claims that he was entitled to succeed in his claim against the defendant on the basis that the latter was in breach of certain employment and health and safety legislation and his common law obligations to the plaintiff.
Judges:
Kerr LCJ, Campbell LJ and Sir Liam Mccollum
Citations:
[2005] NICA 17
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Jurisdiction:
Northern Ireland
Personal Injury
Updated: 07 February 2022; Ref: scu.224134