A Swiss executive whose love for 'proper coffee' meant he slipped in a puddle of Bailey's has won compensation in a £5 million legal dispute against British Airways.
Andreas Wuchner was rushing for a flight home to Zurich from Heathrow Airport in November 2017,when he had a sudden urge for latte macchiatos from Starbucks.
Balancing a tray of espressos and two latte macchiatos,he did not see the alcohol on the floor and slipped over hitting his head causing brain damage.
He sued BA claiming they were at fault for not putting out a floor covering or signage warning him of the imminent peril he was in.
Heathrow Airport where Mr Wuchner slipped in the Baileys causing him brain injuries
Mr Wuchner argued the injury he suffered means he is unable to work again and he was forced to close his office supplies company.
The court heard he suffers from headaches which can last up to two weeks and struggles with forgetfulness.
Before the accident,the businessman had spent the day with contacts and enjoying an evening in a lounge at Wembley Stadium.
He had already missed one flight due to traffic and rebooked,but told the judge that,due to long security queues,he and his business partner were the last to the boarding gate.
It was with 15 minutes to spare before the flight took off that he fell in the Baileys having gone to get coffee.
Judge Saunders ruled: 'Hindsight is a wonderful thing,but it was probably not the best decision that he has ever made,and one that he now surely regrets.
But finding BA mostly to blame,he continued: 'I have found that it was within the gift of BA’s employees to ensure that the area was safe,and that they should have done this to satisfy passenger safety.'
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