HOPKINS v. SHAW SAVILL & ALBION CO., LTD.

[1968] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 103

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Roskill

Master and servant - Duty of care - Inexperienced security officer - Alleged lack of supervision - Security officer's hand trapped in closing MacGregor hatch - Liability of employers - Contributory negligence. - Fellow-employee - Security officer's hand trapped in closing MacGregor hatch - Negligence of fellow-employee - Liability of employers - Contributory negligence. Costs - Recovery by plaintiff of less than £400 - Whether High Court or County Court costs should be allowed.