SHELL UK LTD v TOTAL UK LTD TOTAL UK LTD v CHEVRON LTD

[2010] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 467

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Waller, Lord Justice Longmore and Lord Justice Richards

Tortious liability — Explosion at oil refinery — Vicarious liability — Liability for actions of employee — Contractual indemnities — Application of rule in Rylands v Fletcher — Private nuisance — Public nuisance — Economic loss — Whether proprietary or possessory interest in property required to claim damages — Damages claim from claimant with mere contractual rights.