Stuck in a lift?

Johnnytwostep

unholyangel wrote: »

If memory serves, stress can only be claimed for in breach of contract situations where the contract is for the provision of pleasure.

If there is no breach of contract, it relies on tort. However fear does not amount to psychiatric injury, nor does feelings of terror, panic or sorrow/grief.

The reason usually quoted is that all of these are normal human emotions. Such as in this case - which speaks of being stuck in a hot and sweaty elevator, having difficulty breathing etc:
http://e-lawresources.co.uk/cases/Reilly-v-Merseyside-Regional-Health-Authority.php

In the judgement it was said:

I must remember that for when i next pay for services that provide me with pleasure, usually by the hour

Johnnytwostep

powerful_Rogue wrote: »

In 20 minutes?!

yes, i have died of all those things in 20 minutes or less in the past

LadyDee

Brokelife wrote: »

As I said above, I just thought it didn't seem right to be so casual after being pulled up through a gap and have it be forgotton about so quickly. I didn't want to later be told I should have had to do something.

But at least I know now.

Did I miss something? Did somebody die?

I should hit the compensation trail if I were you:rotfl:

AlanCarter

Bordeuax wrote: »

duty of care is a criminal offence and you can done for manslaughter h and saftey law

Where is the gross breach of duty of care if a lift broke down a second time?

hollydays

LadyDee wrote: »

Did I miss something? Did somebody die?

I should hit the compensation trail if I were you:rotfl:

Trail or troll?

bris

Jeez, I am not even going to look through the replies but are the threads on here just getting more ridiculous by the day. Are we really at the stage where we need compensation for a minor inconvenience.

wealdroam

hollydays wrote: »

Trail or troll?

Or trial?

[Deleted User]

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,

use the stairs from now on, free exercise.

Assuming that you are able

Brokelife

Poppie68 wrote: »

What would you of had to do? ...It was an incident that on the face of it was beyond their control, they got you out quickly, gave you a glass of water and sent!you on your way....Have a laugh about it and enjoy your trip.

Oh don't worry I have its just I was wondering it was normal to be handled this way. In my work people have to sign the book for minor things and I assumed it was just the way all companies are.

AJXX wrote: »

OP (who unless advises otherwise is in good health) was stuck in the lift for a whopping 20 mins - I've stood in queues longer! And even 20 minutes is a guess as the OP admits she had no watch or phone - I find people tend to vastly exaggerate these things - OP was probably only in there for 10 mins!

I realise it's not a nice experience, but come on, 20 mins (or 10) is hardly the end of the world. Glass of water is about the right amount of compo for this!

Fair Health. As I said above I've suffer from a lot of panic attacks. They didn't ask a simple 'you alright?' anyway so I'm certain they don't care about health.

About the time, 20 minutes wasn't an equeueration. I thought it was at least 20 but after checking with partner I was gone at least a half hour. I've also stood in a queue for longer but the experience is very different.

I agree its not the end of the world guys it's just the situation seemed insane to me as it was a first. I thought they'd gave treated it differently but if this is the way it is then whatever. I'm just glad it was me and not one of the old women here that wouldnt be able to be pulled out!

photome

ClaireD85 wrote: »

Why would you even worry, 20 mins and then rescued. Problem solved, move on

This

why worry and why post.

I got stuck in a lift a few years ago and didnt even get a glass of water, and laughed about it , what is the world coming to