Pages On: Gym & Leisure Centre Accidents
For the most part, patrons of gyms and leisure centres are well aware of the potential dangers and take a degree of responsibility to protect themselves from harm. Things like not running around the poolside or being careful with weights come to mind. However, sometimes the business can be negligent in their upkeep of equipment and facilities. If such a company has caused you injury, and you’re not at fault, you may be eligible to claim occupiers liability compensation.
Spa fined after customers fall ill
Posted: 29 December 2014
Posted in: Gym & Leisure Centre Accidents, Public Place Accidents
A spa has been fined after customers fell ill with painful rashes. It was found that the Kensington Salon and Spa in Derbyshire was ‘bacteria-infested’ when four teenage girls fell ill in May 2013. An inspection following the incident discovered that the spa pool contained harmful bacteria 24,000 times the usual level. The owner of the spa, Lisa Matthews, admitted to six charges of health and safety failings. The girls fell ill with rashes and puss-filled pimples after attending the spa for a birthday pamper day. They were each diagnosed…
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