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

[2007] Lloyd's Rep IR 758

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.