Responsibility in cases of vicarious liability

Table of contents

• Original news
• What key issues did this case raise?
• What did the court take into account when assessing the claim and the vicarious liability of the club?
• Are there any common issues in this area of law? If so, did the judgment help to clarify these?
• What should lawyers advising in this area take from the case?
• Do you have any predictions for the future?

Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: How should courts approach cases where a claimant accuses an employer of vicarious liability for the intentional acts of employees? Joseph Mulderig and Jasmine Skander of 9 St John Street Chambers explore GB v Stoke City Football Club Limited and explain that, in such cases, the important consideration seems to be the duties and powers of the alleged wrongdoer and not the victim.