THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TATE GALLERY v DUFFY CONSTRUCTION LTD

[2007] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 37

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION(TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION COURT)

Before Mr Justice Jackson

Insurance (construction) – Policy insuring employer and contractor against loss caused by flood and burst pipes – Tate Gallery flooded when pipe became detached from main – Whether flood or burst pipe – Effect of failure by contractor to take reasonable care, in breach of policy terms – Whether insurers entitled to exercise subrogation rights against contractor.