Maranowska v Richardson & Anor [2007] EWHC 1264 (QB) (25 May 2007)

Maranowska v Richardson & Anor [2007] EWHC 1264 (QB) (25 May 2007)

The claimant stepped onto the bus crossing without looking and contrary to a red man indication; the bus was travelling at or below the speed limit and the driver was not negligent. The accident was solely caused by the claimant's own lack of attention.

Citation
[2007] EWHC 1264 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: Ella Maranowska; First Defendant: Brian Richardson; Second Defendant: Arriva Plc
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury Claim / Trial Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Negligence, Road Traffic Accident, Pedestrian Injury, Duty of Care
Tort Law Personal Injury Negligence Road Traffic Accident Pedestrian Injury Duty of Care

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Parties

Ella Maranowska

Claimant

Brian Richardson

First Defendant

Arriva Plc

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Claim / Trial Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the first defendant was negligent in driving the bus resulting in injury to the claimant
  2. 2 Whether the traffic lights were red or green for the bus at the time of the accident
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was contributorily negligent or solely responsible for the accident

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant stepped onto the bus crossing without looking and contrary to a red man indication; the bus was travelling at or below the speed limit and the driver was not negligent. The accident was solely caused by the claimant's own lack of attention.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed