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Home » Personal Injury Law Journal » December 2018/January 2019 #171 » Vicarious liability: The perils of Christmas parties

Vicarious liability: The perils of Christmas parties

12 King's Bench Walk (Chambers of Paul Russell QC)

Is an employer vicariously liable for injuries inflicted during a fight between employees? David Sanderson examines a recent case

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Cases Referenced

Cases in bold have further reading - click to view related articles.

  • Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2214
  • Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets [2014] EWCA Civ 116; [2016] UKSC 11
  • Warren v Henlys Ltd [1948] 2 All ER 935

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12 King's Bench Walk (Chambers of Paul Russell QC)

David Sanderson is a barrister at 12 King’s Bench Walk specialising in personal injury. He was junior counsel for the claimant in Bellman

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Cases referenced

Cases in bold have further reading - click to view related articles.

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