Man living in Council House Slips after 5 Pints, Claims and is Awarded €105K

AmberGold · 01-12-2017 10:24AM #1

Truly astonishing, ambulance chasing at its finest, judge totally disconnected from reality.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-who-drank-five-pints-before-slipping-on-porch-tiles-at-his-council-house-awarded-105k-damages-36368125.html

professore · 01-12-2017 10:28AM

Holy ****

TheChizler · 01-12-2017 10:28AM

"Having regard to the fact this is a man who has worked in manual labouring jobs all his life, I decline to make any adverse finding against him having regard to the level of alcohol consumed by him that day," Mr Justice Barr said.

What's this bit about? He's a working man therefore well used to drinking therefore immune to alcohol? I hope Justice Barr doesn't do drink driving cases...

cruizer101 · 01-12-2017 10:30AM

"Having regard to the fact this is a man who has worked in manual labouring jobs all his life, I decline to make any adverse finding against him having regard to the level of alcohol consumed by him that day," Mr Justice Barr said.

Maybe I'm interpreting this wrong but is he saying because this man worked in manual labour jobs I'm going to ignore the fact he was drinking. Thats taking the ****ing p**s. Crazy judgement altogether.

JimmyMcGill · 01-12-2017 10:31AM

Shur builders are great lads for de gargle.

Johnnycanyon · 01-12-2017 10:37AM

I thought for a minute it was April the first!

Bob Harris · 01-12-2017 10:42AM

Surely it's nothing more than fortuitous circumstance that unfortunately ended up with the fella getting a broken ankle.
He is the one who took away the mat, he's well aware the tiles might be slippy in the rain because it's Sligo and it rains
a lot and he had five pints on him which probably contributed a lot more to his fall than the tiles.

c_man · 01-12-2017 10:46AM

The judge said the essential issue in the case was whether the porch tiles were appropriate for use in an exposed exterior porch. He said engineers on both sides agreed with after tests the tiles presented a low risk of slipping when dry and a moderate risk of slipping when wet. The engineers, the judge said, disagreed that these findings made the tiles inappropriate for use in the porch area.
Mr Justice Barr said he was satisfied that in all the circumstances the tiles were inappropriate for use in an exterior porch and that the use of the tiles rendered the house unfit for human habitation.

What was the point in bringing in experts?

01-12-2017 10:50AM

The judge said the essential issue in the case was whether the porch tiles were appropriate for use in an exposed exterior porch. He said engineers on both sides agreed with after tests the tiles presented a low risk of slipping when dry and a moderate risk of slipping when wet. The engineers, the judge said, disagreed that these findings made the tiles inappropriate for use in the porch area.
Mr Justice Barr said he was satisfied that in all the circumstances the tiles were inappropriate for use in an exterior porch and that the use of the tiles rendered the house unfit for human habitation.

So the engineers did not deem the tiles inappropriate but the judge (who obviously is more experienced than the engineers) says the house is unfit for human habitation?

What the actual ****? Cue all the residents in Cranmore having a bit of a slip now.

McMurphy · 01-12-2017 10:50AM

Judge needs kicked in his goolies.

Sonics2k · 01-12-2017 10:54AM

Before we start bashing those on the dole and living in Council Houses. Let's just remember that this absolute ponce of a Judge is the reason for our bloody compo culture.

I came off my bike the other night due to a patch of ice, I should sue the council for not putting enough grit down. Daft.

bertie 56 · 01-12-2017 10:55AM

Seems to me that The Independant paper has been bought by Waterford Whispers News ...

Liam McPoyle · 01-12-2017 10:57AM

Fcuking Cartel, jacking up insurance premiums for everyone while quaffing caviar on toast.

Beta Ray Bill · 01-12-2017 10:57AM

Where's the nearest council estate and when it is raining next!!????

The J Stands for Jay · 01-12-2017 11:00AM

As the house is unfit for human habitation, this lad has to be kicked out straight away.
As this lad now has substantial means as a result of the award, he should no longer be entitled to a council house. Smart old judgey, playing the long game.

Fann Linn · 01-12-2017 11:03AM

McGaggs wrote: »

As the house is unfit for human habitation, this lad has to be kicked out straight away.
As this lad now has substantial means as a result of the award, he should no longer be entitled to a council house. Smart old judgey, playing the long game.

You do know you don't get kicked outta co. co houses just because you hit the jackpot?

pxdf9i5cmoavkz · 01-12-2017 11:06AM

This guy is onto something and I've been inspired to follow in his footsteps. And since I'm a kind hearted person so I'm going to share with you lot too.

Are you renting?
Go home right now, slip and break an ankle. Then sue the owner of the house you're renting.

Are you at work?
Stand up, walk over to your manager, trip over something and break your arm. Then sue your place of work for hazardous working conditions.

You're welcome.

PeterParker957 · 01-12-2017 11:10AM

Fann Linn wrote: »

You do know you don't get kicked outta co. co houses just because you hit the jackpot?

You bloody well should be!!!

BrokenArrows · 01-12-2017 11:16AM

It doesn't matter if he was drinking or not.

He slipped on the floor tiles in his rented house. Thats on him. He is aware of what is slippery and what is not slippery in his own home and he himself removed the floor mat from the entrance.

****ing Crazy.

The only scenario where i would accept this claim is where he had reported to the council in advance that the floor was a dangerous hazard and the council refused to fix it. If he knew the floor was dangerous and did nothing about it then its on him.

I think i need to go walking around some council buildings when its raining or icy. Find myself some nice slick tiles.

PeterParker957 · 01-12-2017 11:25AM

BrokenArrows wrote: »

It doesn't matter if he was drinking or not.

He slipped on the floor tiles in his rented house. Thats on him. He is aware of what is slippery and what is not slippery in his own home and he himself removed the floor mat from the entrance.

****ing Crazy.

The only scenario where i would accept this claim is where he had reported to the council in advance that the floor was a dangerous hazard and the council refused to fix it. If he knew the floor was dangerous and did nothing about it then its on him.

I think i need to go walking around some council buildings when its raining or icy. Find myself some nice slick tiles.

That street between the Quays and Dame St, where the Quakers' meeting house is - like glass sometimes!

cursai · 01-12-2017 11:26AM

bertie 56 wrote: »

Seems to me that The Independant paper has been bought by Waterford Whispers News ...

No. They've always been this ridiculous.

gordongekko · 01-12-2017 11:26AM

Ah jesus this can't be allowed stand. Sure we all walk on footpaths during frosty mornings. Those steel covers are slippy as hell but we all just avoid them....... Well not anymore by the looks of things

Caliden · 01-12-2017 11:29AM

Yet another example of judges being the weak link in this claim culture epidemic we have.

Just handing out the money to anyone with their hand open.

Where's that judges house so I can trip while walking up to his door and sue him....

The_Valeyard · 01-12-2017 11:30AM

Please tell me this will be appealed.

01-12-2017 11:33AM

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Please tell me this will be appealed.

He’s getting 30k regardless

RustyNut · 01-12-2017 11:48AM

c_man wrote: »

What was the point in bringing in experts?

The fees, the big fat fees......

thebaz · 01-12-2017 12:22PM

in the current Property crisis - people should be gratful for getting subsidised accomadation - accidents happens - but no Greed wins - shame on Justice Barr - the citizens of Ireland will be the ones paying for this -

chopperbyrne · 01-12-2017 12:51PM

The engineers, the judge said, disagreed that these findings made the tiles inappropriate for use in the porch area.

Mr Justice Barr said he was satisfied that in all the circumstances the tiles were inappropriate for use in an exterior porch and that the use of the tiles rendered the house unfit for human habitation.

Do you have to be a moron to become a judge?

I presume this man is now homeless as his house is unfit for human habitation?

rob316 · 01-12-2017 12:54PM

I was just about to post this. Its absolutely astonishing. Claims he had 5 pints so he probably had 10. Engineers say the tiles were fine and fit for purpose.

I live in a council house and maybe it was the way I was brought up but after getting drunk and slipping at home the last thing I would be thinking is claiming compo off the council.

The judge is a ****ing clown

Hector Savage · 01-12-2017 12:55PM

This is the collapse of a society, this will just convince other wasters to try the same, and insurance premiums go through the roof for us working schmucks.

Legal profession really needs a shake up - these cases should just be thrown out of court and the claimant done for time wasting.

server down · 01-12-2017 01:24PM

If this stands it could destroy both public and private renting in this country.

Awards of 100k for slipping while drunk in a rental property are crazy.

Man living in Council House Slips after 5 Pints, Claims and is Awarded €105K

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