Vince bought a jar of Sweet Sam's Honey from her local convenience store.The honey was in a dark coloured jar that was covered in labels.Vince served the honey to his family on toast one morning.His wife and two children became violently ill and spent the night in hospital.When the jar was inspected it was found to have the decaying remains of a rat.Sweet Sam's Honey is the most popular honey in Australia and no other contaminated jars have been reported.Vince's family has incurred medical expenses, loss of income and pain and suffering.The convenience store closed down due to bankruptcy.Sweet Sam's Honey is manufactured by Best Bees Pty Ltd.When Vince contacted Best Bees Pty Ltd he received a letter about his family's problems but Best Bees Pty Ltd denied any liability for the losses suffered by Vince's family.

Vince seeks your advice as to whether he could obtain compensation if he sued Best Bees Pty Ltd in the tort of negligence.