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In re Deep Vein Thrombosis and Air Travel Group Litigation: CA 3 Jul 2003

Passengers on air flights who had suffered deep vein thrombosis through inactivity whilst travelling sought damages. Held: The claim in its nature was for something unrelated to any particular event. The word ‘accident’ necessitated some sort of event, an ‘unexpected or unusual event or happening that is external to the passenger’ and a failure to … Continue reading In re Deep Vein Thrombosis and Air Travel Group Litigation: CA 3 Jul 2003

In re Deep Vein Thrombosis and Air Travel Group Litigation: QBD 20 Dec 2002

The claimants claimed to have suffered deep vein thrombosis having been sat in cramped conditions for long periods whilst travelling by air. They sought compensation, saying that the failure by the airlines to warn them and take steps to minimise the dangers was culpable. Under the Convention they had to establish that the injuries constituted … Continue reading In re Deep Vein Thrombosis and Air Travel Group Litigation: QBD 20 Dec 2002

Aries Tanker Corp v Total Transport Ltd; The Aries: HL 1977

Claims for freight charges are an exception to the general rule that all claims between parties must be resolved in one action. A claim for freight cannot be a claim ‘on the same grounds’ as a counter-claim for loss or damage arising out of the carriage, for there is no set off against freight. The … Continue reading Aries Tanker Corp v Total Transport Ltd; The Aries: HL 1977