This blog is by Helen Waller of 12 King's Bench Walk. Is an NHS Trust liable in negligence for the acts or omissions of its administrative staff? The Supreme Court provides an answer: a unanimous yes. Background This case arose from unfortunate, but sadly not entirely surprising facts. Mr Darnley, then aged 26, was assaulted … Continue reading Caparo is no panacea and hospitals’ duties are owed by medical and non-medical staff alike: Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50 →