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Fall in Shenanigans Nightclub caused by horseplay not negligence, court rules
Summary
In a High Court personal injuries case, Gerald Grimes, a 25‑year‑old from Balbriggan Street, Skerries, lost his claim after slipping in the toilets of Shenanigans Nightclub on 4 March 2012. Mr Justice Anthony Barr ruled that Grimes fell because he was "engaged in horseplay" with a friend, Mr Michael Caldwell, when a jump‑kick caused him to lose balance and fall on a wet floor. The judge found no negligence on the part of the nightclub, Highview Inns Ltd, which is in receivership, and dismissed the claim. Grimes had alleged a dislocated knee, severe pain, and loss of sporting ability, supported by Caldwell's testimony. Evidence from the nightclub's toilet attendant, Mr Elijah Fatiroti, who described the incident as horseplay and noted no liquid on the floor, was preferred by the judge.
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What: Report matter: Fall in Shenanigans Nightclub caused by horseplay not negligence, court rules. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 4th, 2012 Other
- 2015-10-15 Publication
Why: A 25-year-old Co Dublin man has lost his High Court personal injuries claim after he slipped and fell in the toilets of a nightclub after a judge ruled he fell because he had engaged in horseplay. CNI source report
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