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Case Law

Selected case law references relevant to event safety, security, and venue liability.

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Case Law

Selected case law references relevant to event safety, security, and venue liability.

United Kingdom

Case Court Relevance
Hall v Brooklands Auto Racing Club [1933]KBSpectator injury at a racing event.
Murray and another v Harringay Arena LD [1951]KBVenue liability for spectator injury.
Bolton v Stone [1951]HLReasonable foreseeability of harm.
Wooldridge v Sumner [1963]QBParticipant liability in sporting events.
Tomlinson v Congleton Borough Council [2003]HLOccupiers' liability for recreational activities.
Lewis v Wandsworth County Council [2020]EWHCDuty of care in public spaces.
Abram and Others v UEFA and UEFA Events [2025]EWHCFan treatment at Champions League final.

Scotland

Case Court Relevance
Gillon v Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police [1997]SLTPolice liability in crowd management.
Phee v Gordon [2011] / [2013]CSOH / CSIHSpectator injury at a football match.
McMahon v Dear [2014]CSOHDuty of care at a sports event.

Ireland

Case Court Relevance
Browning v Odyssey Trust Co Ltd and Belfast Giants 2008 Ltd [2014]NIQBSports ground safety and duty of care.

Canada

Case Court Relevance
Cazador Enterprises Ltd v The University of British Columbia [2023]BCSCVenue liability.
Eltherington v Vancouver Park Board [2022]BCPCPublic park safety.
Magnotta Winery Corporation v Ontario (Alcohol and Gaming Commission) [2023]ONSCAlcohol licensing and event regulation.

New Zealand

Case Court Relevance
Dairy Farmers Ltd v Schaper [2023]NZHCEvent safety and liability.

Hong Kong

Case Court Relevance
Wong Lai Kuen v Hong Kong Golf Club [2023]HKCFIGolf club safety and duty of care.