PHILLIPS & CO v WHATLEY
[2008] Lloyd's Rep IR 111
PRIVY COUNCIL
Before Lord Hope of Craighead, Lord Scott of Foscote, Lord Rodger of Earlsferry, Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe and Lord Mance
Insurance (employers’ liability) - Employee injured in accident at work - Employee’s lawyers failed to bring action against the employers within the limitation period - Measure of damages against lawyers - Prospects of employee recovering damages from employers - Prospects of employers successfully recovering from their liability insurers.