On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered reasons for dismissing the appeal of BBCV2024-001 Sandy Lane Hotel Co Ltd v Sonia Eversley in a case involving an injury sustained by former housekeeper, Mrs Sonia Chase née Eversley. The appeal was against the finding of the High Court and Court of Appeal of negligence for failure to provide a safe place and system of work. The CCJ upheld the rulings of the courts below that the hotel had breached its duty to provide a safe workplace.
Access the full media release here: Media release 09_2025
Access the judgment here: 2025_CCJ_5_AJ_BB