Standard of care in nightclub setting

Everett and another v Comojo (UK) Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 13

Counsel: For the appellant: Simon Butler, Johnathan Payne For the respondent: Lord Faulks QC, Quintin Tudor-Evans Solicitors: For the appellant: Stone Rowe Brewer LLP For the respondent: Barlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP

This was an appeal by E and another against a decision dismissing their claims for damages for personal injury sustained in the course of an incident at a nightclub owned and managed by the respondent company, C. E and a colleague were injured in a knife attack perpetrated by G, another guest, who was subsequently convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was not sued, but the appellants sued the company which manages the night club, alleging that it had failed to take appropriate steps to protect its guests.