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Everett and another v Comojo (UK) Ltd (t/aThe Metropolitan and others) [electronic resource]

Language: English Publication details: 2011Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: [2011] EWCA Civ 13, 18 January 2011. Considers the responsibility of a nightclub for injuries caused to guests by another guest. Appellants Everett and Harrison (E) visited as guests a members-only bar where they were subjected to a knife attack by another guest. E had sued the respondent Comojo (UK) Ltd (C) in the CC for damages alleging that C had not taken appropriate steps to protect its guests. CC found for C but E appealed to CA. "Held": CA found that C had a duty of care to its customers but was not in breach in this case.

[2011] EWCA Civ 13, 18 January 2011. Considers the responsibility of a nightclub for injuries caused to guests by another guest. Appellants Everett and Harrison (E) visited as guests a members-only bar where they were subjected to a knife attack by another guest. E had sued the respondent Comojo (UK) Ltd (C) in the CC for damages alleging that C had not taken appropriate steps to protect its guests. CC found for C but E appealed to CA. "Held": CA found that C had a duty of care to its customers but was not in breach in this case.