1. Elurra owns Stagz!, a nightclub which frequently hosts intimate concerts by well- known singers who want to test out new material. Lumi and Sne attend a SingerX concert at Stagz!. As they are leaving there is an explosion. Lumi and Sne are both knocked unconscious by the force of the blast.
Neve, an off-duty paramedic employed by Lake Ambulance Service, witnesses the explosion and calls 999 to report the incident. Sneg, the Lake Ambulance Service call- handler, tells Neve that ambulances will be dispatched but that the police must declare the area to be safe. Sneg tells Neve not to provide any first aid until this has happened.
Neve decides to ignore Sneg’s advice and rushes over to check the extent of Lumi and Sne’s injuries. As Neve begins to resuscitate Lumi, there is a second explosion. Neve, Lumi and Sne are all covered with small shards of glass. Sne’s designer watch is badly scratched. Shortly after the second explosion, an ambulance arrives. Lumi, Sne and Neve are transported to Lake Hospital.
Sadly, Lumi dies on the way to hospital.
Sne requires surgery for a fractured wrist. The surgeon – Dr Qar – accidentally cuts a tendon which means that Sne has to spend an extra six weeks in plaster.
Neve is uninjured but starts to suffer nightmares, becomes very depressed and is unable to work.
A report carried out after the incident reveals that the explosions were caused by an electrical fault which was not detected because Elurra, anxious to save money because of soaring energy bills, decided to carry out some electrical repair-work without getting it checked by an electrician.
With reference to relevant case law and legislation, analyse the potential claims which arise from this scenario.
