Brink's Global Services Inc & Ors v Igrox Ltd & Anor

Brink's Global Services Inc & Ors v Igrox Ltd & Anor

The theft by Renwick was sufficiently closely connected to his employment as a fumigator, given his authorised access and responsibility for the container, making it fair and just for Igrox to be held vicariously liable.

Parties
Respondent: Brink’s Global Services Inc.; Respondent: Brink’s (UK) Ltd; Respondent: Brink’s Ltd; Appellant: Igrox Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 October 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Vicarious Liability, Intentional Torts, Scope of Employment
Tort Law Employment Law Vicarious Liability Intentional Torts Scope of Employment

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Parties

Brink’s Global Services Inc.

Respondent

Brink’s (UK) Ltd

Respondent

Brink’s Ltd

Respondent

Igrox Ltd

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Igrox Ltd is vicariously liable for theft committed by its employee during the course of employment.

Ratio Decidendi

The theft by Renwick was sufficiently closely connected to his employment as a fumigator, given his authorised access and responsibility for the container, making it fair and just for Igrox to be held vicariously liable.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Igrox Ltd is vicariously liable for the theft committed by its employee.
  • No change to the High Court's decision.