Liability settled
Sun Vessel Global Limited (Appellant) v (1) HQ Aviation Limited, (2) Great Lakes Insurance (UK) SE (Respondents) Judgment given on 9 January 2023
Up until the trial, Sun Vessel Global argued negligence on the part of HQ Aviation leading to the accident. This position was conceded before trial and SVG admitted liability for damages and costs but claimed contributory negligence on the part of HQA. The trial judge rejected the claim of contributory negligence and awarded damages to HQA.
The Appeal Court case (Jan 2023) actually concerned the rate of interest applied to the award and whether costs of a UK Aviation Specialist who was not permitted to appear before the BVI Court were admissible.