Kirsty Williams-Henry v Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd
Decision date: 10 April 2024
Neutral citation: [2024] EWHC 806 (KB)
Court: High Court (King's Bench Division)
Insurance classification confidence: high
Overall AI summary confidence: medium
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This case concerned a personal injury claim after the claimant fell from a pier; liability had been agreed at two-thirds and the hearing concerned quantum and allegations of fundamental dishonesty. The judge found widespread dishonesty by the claimant, decided not to order repayment of interim payments to avoid likely homelessness, and dismissed the claim on the grounds set out in the judgment.
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