| Claimant | Latona Allison |
|---|---|
| Job title | Train Driver |
| Job description | Use of hand-held Traction Brake Controller (TBC) while driving a Jubilee Line Underground train |
| Injury | Tenosynovitis of the flexor pollicus longus (FPL) tendon in the right thumb |
| Defendant | London Underground Ltd |
| Court | Court of Appeal |
| Case No. | B3/2007/0536 |
| Date | 13 Feb 08 |
| Judge(s) | Sir Anthony Clarke MR Lady Justice Smith Lord Justice Hooper |
| For Claimant | |
| All Claimants | Latona Allison |
| Solicitor | Thompsons |
| Counsel | Mr John Foy QC |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Mr John Ridd, Ergonomics (At First Instance) |
| Medical expert(s) | Dr Alistair G Mowat, Rheumatology (Not called at First Instance) |
| For Defendant | |
| Solicitor | Kennedys |
| Counsel | Mr Christopher Purchas QC Mr George Alliott |
| Non-Medical expert(s) | Dr Elizabeth de Mello, Ergonomics (At First Instance) |
| Medical expert(s) | Mr Rupert Eckersley, Orthopaedic & Hand Surgery (Not called at First Instance) |
| Outcome | |
| Judgment for: | Appellant (Claimant) |
| Injury found: | Not Applicable |
| Work related: | Not Applicable |
| Breach of Statutory Duty: | Yes |
| Defendant negligent: | Not Applicable |
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| Observations | |
| "The claim should be listed before a district judge for direction to be given as to assessment of quantum unless agreement can be reached." Para. 66 of Judgment. | |
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