Omar Elbanna v Tom Clark

Omar Elbanna v Tom Clark

The Defendant's actions in running directly at the Claimant at full speed and colliding with him in a manner contrary to the laws of rugby were reckless and amounted to playing an opponent without the ball, breaching the duty of care and causing injury; liability is established.

Parties
Claimant: Mr Omar Elbanna; Defendant: Mr Tom Clark
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Trial of Preliminary Issue as to Liability
Outcome
Liability established against the Defendant.
Legal Topics
Negligence, Duty of Care in Sport, Liability for Injury During Sporting Contest
Tort Sports Law Negligence Duty of Care in Sport Liability for Injury During Sporting Contest

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Parties

Mr Omar Elbanna

Claimant

Mr Tom Clark

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Trial of Preliminary Issue as to Liability

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant breached the duty of care owed to the Claimant during a rugby match resulting in injury
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant's actions amounted to reckless or negligent conduct contrary to the laws of rugby

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant's actions in running directly at the Claimant at full speed and colliding with him in a manner contrary to the laws of rugby were reckless and amounted to playing an opponent without the ball, breaching the duty of care and causing injury; liability is established.

Court Disposition

Liability established against the Defendant.