PHILLIPS & CO v WHATLEY
[2007] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 44
PRIVY COUNCIL
Before Lord Hope of Craighead, Lord Scott of Foscote, Lord Rodger of Earlsferry, Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe and Lord Mance
Insurance (employers’ liability) – Employee injured in
accident at work – Employee’s lawyers failed to bring action against the
employers within the limitation period – Measure of damages against lawyers –
Prospects of employee recovering damages from employers – Prospects of
employers successfully recovering from their liability insurers.