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Giambrone v JMC Holidays Ltd (formerly Sunworld Holidays Ltd)

[2004] EWCA Civ 158
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal
Year2004
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Tour operator held strictly liable under Package Travel Regulations 1992 for hotel safety failures affecting package holiday consumers.

Key Principle

Package travel; tour operator's liability for hotel safety; strict liability under Package Travel Regulations 1992; consumer protection in travel

Area of Law

consumer

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