Albatross Limited: Case Study

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Albatross Limited could be liable for the damages suffered by Alyson as a result of the being hit by a piece of timber that fell from the structure under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. This act was set to safeguard permissible visitors concerning unsafe premises. The definition of occupier is found in the Act as is anyone in control of the land (Wheat v Lacon) as Albatross Limited is in control as they own premises.
According to this Act, the premises is any fixed or moveable structure including any aircraft, vehicle or vessel, which a scaffolding would satisfy (Haseldine v Daw, it was a lift).
Alyson is a lawful visitor as she has express permission to be on the land due to the requirement of the planning permission to be allowed on site

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