Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 over fall injuries
Summary
Stephen Fry has sued the organizers of a tech conference where he fell off the stage and was seriously injured. He is seeking up to £100,000 in damages, claiming the event organizers were negligent in ensuring stage safety. The defendants deny responsibility and the case will be decided in court.Key Facts
- Stephen Fry fell about 2 meters from a stage at the CogX Festival in London in September 2023 after giving a speech on Artificial Intelligence.
- He broke his leg, hip, pelvis, and several ribs in the fall.
- Fry filed a personal injury claim against CogX Festival Ltd and Blonstein Events Ltd, seeking up to £100,000 in damages.
- The claim alleges the stage and backstage areas were not safe, properly lit, or protected to prevent such a fall.
- CogX Festival said they cannot comment during the legal process but wished Fry a full recovery.
- Blonstein Events has not yet been formally notified of the claim and denies responsibility for the incident.
- Fry’s lawyer said they had to ask the court to decide who is responsible as the defendants do not accept Fry’s version of events.
- Fry returned to work about three months after his fall.
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