The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1991] 2 AC 502
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
SMOKER RESPONDENT AND LONDON FIRE AND CIVIL DEFENCE AUTHORITY APPELLANTS
WOOD RESPONDENT AND BRITISH COAL CORPORATION APPELLANTS
1989 July 24,
25,
26;
1990 Jan. 12
1991 March 4, 5, 6;
April 11
1990 Jan. 12
1991 March 4, 5, 6;
April 11
Auld J. Lord Mackay of Clashfern L.C., Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Templeman and Lord Lowry
Damages
— Earnings, loss of
— Sickness and injury pensions
— Employee injured in course of employment
— Employee participating in pension scheme
— Pension payable as result of injury
— Whether pension payments deductible from special damages for loss of earnings