The complaint stated that his office supply company had to close as a result of migraines, forgetfulness, and concentration problems he experienced after the incident
A Swiss businessman who stumbled on a puddle of Baileys liqueur at Heathrow Airport and suffered a brain damage has filed a 5 million pounds (Rs 52,88,30,180) lawsuit against British Airways.
The incident reportedly occurred in 2017 while he was traveling from London to Zurich, according to a Metro story. Andreas Wuchner, who owned an office supply firm, is currently suing the airline, stating that his business failed as a result of the head injuries he had in the fall.
The complaint stated that his office supply company had to close as a result of migraines, forgetfulness, and concentration problems he experienced after the incident.
“I really enjoy a proper coffee out of a coffee machine, rather than the normal airport coffee, which is why I went to Starbucks. As soon as I ordered the coffee, the BA employee started to shout loudly that I was the last passenger so I should hurry up. I went as quickly as possible to the boarding gate, bearing in mind I had four coffees in my hand. I wasn’t running, but I went as quickly as I could. I was walking swiftly, bearing in mind the safety of my coffee cups,” Wuchner told the court.
He added that he slipped in the Baileys as he was walking to the BA counter, flipped two meters into the air, sending the coffee cups flying, and smacked his head on the ground.
In the meantime, the Airways has disputed that sum, claiming its maximum obligation is limited by the Montreal Convention.
“There are significant factual disputes between the parties, going not only to the circumstances of the accident but also to the nature and extent of the claimant’s injuries on his employment prospects and the reasons for the insolvency of his company, as well as the company’s past and future performance,” Tom Bird, the barrister for British Airways, said.
Medical experts, including neurologists and orthopaedic surgeons, will testify during the trial, which is scheduled to last four days at Central London County Court.
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