Charles v Cardiff County Council: CA 18 Nov 2002

The claimant was assaulted whilst at work at a residential care home. She answered the door to visitors who were drunk. She appealed a refusal of her claim against her employers.
Held: The judge had sufficient evidence before him to establish that the absence of a chain on the door was not a breach of statutory duty. The appeal failed.

Citations:

[2002] EWCA Civ 1753

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Personal Injury, Health and Safety

Updated: 01 July 2022; Ref: scu.217800