Topic: Tort Law - Negligence - Psychiatric Injury

DB Electrical Ltd (DBE). is responsible for the maintenance of the sound and electrical system in a concert area. Due to DBE's negligence, a fire broke out at the front door of the arena during a concert, which spread like wildfire in the crowd.

Kamal was badly injured in the fire. When he was told of the extent of his injuries, he suffered clinical depression.

Lisa was at the back of the arena and ran forward to try to pull people away from the fire. She pulled away some people who were very badly burned and she was so upset by what she saw she now feels unable to attend concerts.

Kamal's brother, Mohammed was not at the Concert and received a phone call from the hospital telling him that Kamal had been taken to the intensive care unit at the local hospital. When he arrived, he saw the full extent of Kamal's burns. He was so shocked that he has since developed post-traumatic stress disorder.

My answers: (I would appreciate if you can provide a detailed reasoning and explanation for the answers below)

Advise whether Kamal, Lisa, and Mohammed will be successful in a claim for psychiatric injury against DBE. Remember to use IPAC.

The issueis to determine whether Brad is accountable for the accident happening

The Principleis that a victim has a right to full compensation from the guilty party unless the act is protected by another principle

In the applicationpart, Brad will only compensate Chloe if he is found to be guilty of reckless driving

In conclusion, Brad did not get hurt. He also did not break any rules. This means that the court will reject Chloe's claim against Brad. Chloe is advised to seek arbitration.