Employment law cases

Hawley v Luminar Leisure Ltd and others [2006] IRLR 817 CA

Reports relating to this case:

  • Vicarious liability: Nightclub alone responsible for doorman's assault

    Date:
    2 June 2006

    In Hawley v Luminar Leisure and others [2006] EWCA Civ 18 CA, the Court of Appeal holds that responsibility for controlling a worker passed to his "temporary deemed employer", and it was unsuccessful in its attempt to persuade the court to make a finding of dual vicarious liability.