Pakenham-Walsh v Connell Residential and Another: CA 21 Feb 2006

Appeal against a judgment dismissing a claim for damages for personal injuries the appellant against her employers and a manager employed by the first respondents. The appellant alleged that she had suffered psychiatric injury in the course of her employment and that it was caused by the negligence of the respondents or a breach of implied terms as to safe system of work, and of trust and confidence, in the contract of employment. For the appellant, Mr Green seeks a remission of the case for rehearing.

Judges:

Lord Justice Keene Lord Justice Lloyd Lord Justice Pill

Citations:

[2006] EWCA Civ 90

Links:

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Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

CitedBarber v Somerset County Council HL 1-Apr-2004
A teacher sought damages from his employer after suffering a work related stress breakdown.
Held: The definition of the work expected of him did not justify the demand placed upon him. The employer could have checked up on him during his . .
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Personal Injury, Health and Safety

Updated: 20 August 2022; Ref: scu.238785