Farcy v E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd. [1972] JJ 2095 (12 July 1972)

Farcy v E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd. [1972] JJ 2095 (12 July 1972)

The employer's duty of care extends to all aspects of workplace safety, and this duty is heightened where the work is inherently dangerous, requiring proactive management and supervision.

Citation
[1972] JJ 2095
Parties
Plaintiff: Farcy; Defendant: E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 July 1972
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Topics
Duty of Care, Safe System of Work, Employer Liability
Employment Law Occupational Safety Duty of Care Safe System of Work Employer Liability

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Parties

Farcy

Plaintiff

E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the employer took reasonable care to ensure a safe system of work
  2. 2 Whether the employer fulfilled its duty regarding inherently dangerous work

Ratio Decidendi

The employer's duty of care extends to all aspects of workplace safety, and this duty is heightened where the work is inherently dangerous, requiring proactive management and supervision.