International DJ hit by falling bricks outside London cafe handed huge court payout
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International DJ Chloe Caillet was awarded nearly £90,000 in compensation and legal costs after being injured by falling brickwork outside a London cafe in 2018. She was struck by a brick cornice while checking her phone, which likely prevented more serious head injuries. The court dismissed allegations of dishonesty regarding her claim and ruled against the building's owners, O’Hare Holdings Ltd.
- ▪Chloe Caillet was hit by a falling brick cornice outside the Kipferl Cafe in North Kensington in June 2018.
- ▪She suffered injuries to her neck, shoulder, and foot but avoided a direct head strike because she was looking at her phone.
- ▪Caillet sued the building owners, O’Hare Holdings Ltd, and was awarded £14,000 in compensation and £75,000 toward legal fees.
- ▪The court rejected claims that she had lied about being unable to work, clearing her of dishonesty after her work history was questioned.
- ▪Recorder Karl King ruled in her favor at the Mayor’s and City County Court, holding the building owners responsible for the incident.
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