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Co-Operative Group (CWS) Ltd v Pritchard - assaulting an employee and contributory fault

The Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 cannot be used to reduce an employer's vicarious liability for damages where an employee's claim is based on there being an 'intentional tort' (such as assault and battery) by a fellow employee.

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