Thomas v Mark Amy Ltd. [1975] JJ 233 (02 June 1975)

Thomas v Mark Amy Ltd. [1975] JJ 233 (02 June 1975)

Scaffolding erectors are jointly liable with the employer for negligent injury to an employee if their culpable failure to install a hoist safely partly causes the injury.

Citation
[1975] JJ 233
Parties
Plaintiff: Thomas; Defendant: Mark Amy Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 June 1975
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
joint liability established
Legal Topics
Workplace Safety, Employer Liability, Joint Liability, Negligence

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Parties

Thomas

Plaintiff

Mark Amy Ltd.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether scaffolding erectors are jointly liable with employer for negligent injury caused by defective hoist
  2. 2 Whether culpable failure to install hoist safely constitutes negligence

Ratio Decidendi

Scaffolding erectors are jointly liable with the employer for negligent injury to an employee if their culpable failure to install a hoist safely partly causes the injury.

Court Disposition

joint liability established