By: Gregory Smith on Aug. 26, 2011
Having access to a swimming pool is a must for those using a holiday home abroad. However, regardless of how much enjoyment they provide, there is also the constant risk of injury to family, friends or paying guests – and subsequent legal action.
Home owner sued following swimming pool injury
A recent legal case highlighted what can happen when someone injures themselves whilst using a swimming pool and then suing.
The background; Unfortunately a teenager was left paralysed after hitting her head in a swimming pool at a friend’s home, and sued the girl’s family over a lack of warning signs at the property.
The £6m damages case against the property owner was based on allegations that there was inadequate signage around the pool at his home, stating that guests should not dive, or indicating the depth of the water.
The outcome
The High Court judge ruled the owner ‘didn’t need warning signs in his own home’ and that ‘She was an adult. She did someth
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