The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[2019] AC 403
Supreme Court
Dryden and others v Johnson Matthey plc
[On appeal from Greenway and others v Johnson Matthey plc]
[2018] UKSC 18
2017 Nov 27,
28;
2018 March 21
2018 March 21
Baroness Hale of Richmond PSC, Lord Wilson, Lord Reed, Lady Black, Lord Lloyd-Jones JJSC
Negligence— Duty of care— Employee— Claimants developing sensitivity to platinum salts following employer’s breach of statutory duty— Sensitivity not itself physically harmful but leading to allergic reaction on further exposure to platinum salts— Employment contracts providing for periodic testing of employees at risk of sensitisation to avoid development of platinum allergy— Further provision for redeployment of sensitised employees or termination of employment on special terms— Claimants claiming in tort for financial losses on redeployment or termination— Whether claimants suffering actionable personal injury