Defendants in these cases are usually government departments or local authorities responsible for court maintenance.

As more cases reach civil courts, precedents are being established that define the extent of liability government institutions bear for injuries occurring on their premises. Claims typically cover medical expenses, lost earnings, and general damages for pain and suffering.

If the responsible party is found negligent, they may be liable for compensation. In this regard they said that that they had retained the agency of solicitors which was also representing the corporate in relation to the identical investigation