Murder on the dancefloor? Not for us!

On the back of the team’s success with Robinson v Bourne Leisure, we’ve secured further discontinuances, which we say is no coincidence.

Several cases recently presented to us have discontinued once disclosure has taken place, further proving these cases can be defended if systems and procedures are in place and documentation retained.

In one such case, the claimant unfortunately experienced a nasty fracture following a slip on the dancefloor. He alleged that whilst dancing on the dancefloor he slipped and fell on a spillage which he claimed was present as a result of customers being able to take drinks onto the dancefloor.

Our client had a good system in place, although at the time of being presented with the claim the CCTV had been destroyed. In any event, they were able to demonstrate:

• A system of inspection was in place
• A system of cleaning, specifically in relation to cleaning spillages on the dancefloor
• They had a policy prohibiting drinks on the dancefloor
• There was staff awareness regarding the policy - if anyone was seen on the dancefloor with drinks, they would be asked to leave the dancefloor
• Signage was in place
• The DJ made reminder announcements throughout the night

Once disclosure had taken place the claimant quickly discontinued his action against our client, resulting in an overall saving of £16,500.

For more information, please contact Vickie Forsyth