Occupier's Liability Case Summary

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Considering that those in charge of lighting and hardware engineers are being questioned, there are possibilities that the heat of the stage lighting equipment induced the fire. In such a case, the technicians and design engineers for the event breached their duty of care as professionals. Considering that their role is one of a professional, the risk of a fire as a result of faulty equipment is a foreseeable consequence that results from their conduct.
Occupier’s Liability:
Having already established the foreseeability and the breach of the standard of care, occupier’s liability imposes liability on the occupiers of the land if visitors sustain injuries. In this case, a duty of care was breached towards the invitees and also the licensees

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