Lloyd's Law Reports Plus

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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SHELL UK LTD v TOTAL UK LTD TOTAL UK LTD v CHEVRON LTD

[2010] Lloyd's Rep Plus 75

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Waller, Lord Justice Longmore and Lord Justice Richards

Tortious liability - Explosion at oil refinery - Vicarious liability - Liability for actions of employee - Contractual indemnities - Application of rule in Rylands v Fletcher - Private nuisance - Public nuisance - Economic loss - Whether proprietary or possessory interest in property required to claim damages - Damages claim from claimant with mere contractual rights.

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