Tag Archive: personal injury case law

Whippey v Jones – dog walker not liable for personal injury

Dog walker not liable for injuries suffered by a jogger after being approached by a great dane.

Orchard v Lee – 13 year old child not liable for playtime accident

A lunchtime supervisor at a secondary school failed in her attempt to recover compensation for personal injuries caused by a Year 9 child playing tag*. The Court of Appeal case is Orchard v Lee. The facts of this case were stated by Waller LJ : At about 1.40 pm on 27th January 2004 the respondent…

Smith v Northamptonshire County Council – Lords uphold work equipment ruling

House of Lords uphold Court of Appeal ruling in Smith v Northamptonshire County Council

PI Focus February edition

Link to an article considering the impact of Carver v BAA Plc