BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC v JAMES THOMSON AND SONS (ENGINEERS) LTD (SCOTLAND)

[1999] Lloyd's Rep IR 105

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Lloyd of Berwick, Lord Mackay OF Clashfern, Lord Mustill, Lord Cooke of Thorndon and Lord Hutton

Construction insurance - Contractor obliged to indemnify employer subject to employer’s duty to insure on behalf of himself and contractor - Benefit of insurance and subrogation waiver to extend to nominated sub-contractor - Whether domestic sub-contractor owed duty of care to employer - Whether duty of care removed by insurance arrangements.