, Mr Clarke told the High Court he was pulling a wheeled suitcase and had two bags, including one with his ski boots, at about 10pm on a night in January 2016 when he slipped.
Mr Clarke, who was in a French hospital for three days and had to get an air ambulance home, claimed he was not able to work for a number of months after the incident. He claimed he had €102,000 in losses as a result. The defendant contended if there were any losses, it would be in the region of €9,000.Switzerland
and transfers to his accommodation in the Chamonix Valley as well as ski lift passes and equipment rental. He claimed when he got the bus transfer to Chamonix, he and his cousin were dropped off at a certain location and told their accommodation was “right over there.” He claimed they could not access the accommodation and they had to walk to another address with their luggage to get reception and a key.It was claimed there was an alleged failure to transfer Mr Clarke directly to his accommodation and the men had been dropped off at the alleged incorrect location.
He had to wear a leg cast and was on crutches after the incident. It was further claimed that arising out of the accident he was greatly restricted in meeting and dealing with his customers and his business allegedly suffered a discernible reduction in turnover and consequent loss of profit for the year.