Vicarious Liability: Connex to be Sued after Ticket Inspector 'Attack'

Employers should be aware of their responsibility for the actions of their employees. The Court of Appeal has ruled that a commuter can sue Connex South Eastern for damages after he was hurt by an irate ticket inspector who held him in a headlock. Patrick Fennelly had brought his ticket from a machine while rushing to catch his commuter train. The ticket inspector, Keith Sparrow, demanded a second look at the ticket and, when Mr Fennelly initially refused, threatened to punch Mr Fennelly. Mr... (72 more words)

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