MLS Lecture: Nuisance and non-negligence claims

Presentation covering Nuisance as a legal concept, discussing differences between public & private nuisance and covering relevant case law, defences and related issues.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, delegates will be able to identify:
• Define and understand Nuisance as a legal concept
• Understand difference between public/private nuisance
• Understand how liability can arise with reference to case law

Speaker’s Biography:
Chris Lagar, Partner - DWF

Chris is a commercial insurance litigator who deals with a spectrum of non-injury claims, including major loss public and products liability, property damage and professional indemnity matters. He joined DWF in 1993 and became a partner in 2000. I deal with many property damage liability claims concerning fires, floods and other adverse occurrences, along with a range of substantial policy indemnity disputes across various classes of business.

Mark Mulgrave, Senior Associate DWF

Mark is highly experienced in the defence and pursuit of subrogated recovery actions, construction and engineering disputes, and product liability matters.

Mark has particular expertise in relation to complex property damage claims arising from fire, flood and other perils.