Kristina Kandourova loses Circle K forecourt damages appeal

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Kristina Kandourova’s damages claim against Circle K was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 27 January 2025, after the court allowed the company’s appeal.

The case concerned her fall over a concrete kerb at Circle K’s Strand Road, Sandymount, Dublin forecourt in August 2016. Mr Justice Noonan, with Faherty and Binchy JJ. agreeing, held that the kerb was a usual danger and that there was no breach of the common duty of care. The court substituted an order dismissing her High Court claim. The proceedings were reported on 28 January 2025.