September 24, 2025
Harris v Evans [1998] EWCA Civ 709 (24 April 1998)
A bungee jumping operator sued an HSE inspector for negligent advice given to local councils, which led to improvement and prohibition notices being served against his business. The Court of Appeal held that no duty of care was owed by inspectors to business owners for economic loss caused by enforcement action under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Facts Mr Harris operated a bungee jumping business using a mobile telescopic crane. In 1992, he sought advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and was informed that compliance with the Standard Association of British Bungee Code of Practice
