Businessman suing BA over Bailey's slip faces credibility challenge

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

A businessman suing British Airways for £4 million after slipping on spilled Bailey's at Heathrow is facing allegations he has exaggerated his disabilities.

Andreas Wuchner, 44, slipped on spilled Bailey's Irish Cream while rushing to board a British Airways flight to Zurich in November 2017. He was carrying luggage and balancing a tray of espressos and latte macchiatos when he failed to spot the liqueur on the Heathrow floor. He struck his head and suffered brain damage.

Wuchner is suing British Airways for £4 million, claiming the accident left him with disabling migraines that destroyed his business and rendered him unable to earn a living for nearly a decade. A judge has already ruled he is due some compensation.

However, a former friend and business associate, Sebastian Steiner, has told Central London County Court that Wuchner has been actively engaged in business interests, travelled extensively across Europe, bought a boat and obtained a boating licence in Croatia. Steiner claims to have witnessed Wuchner carrying out physically demanding tasks and conducting business without apparent difficulty.

Wuchner's barrister Sarah Prager KC branded the evidence "gossip" and "tittle tattle" from a former friend, noting there had been a falling out between the two men. A judge ordered BA to pay £100,000 interim compensation while the legal battle continues.

Businessman suing BA over Bailey's slip faces credibility challenge — Image: Daily Mail

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BA passenger brain damaged after slipping on spilt Baileys is accused of exaggerating disability as friend tells court he saw him 'working and training to sail boat on Med'Businessman Andreas Wuchner, 44, is suing the airline for £4million after claiming the accident left him suffering from debilitating migraines which destroyed his business.Daily Mail · 20 Oct, 11:18
Twist in case of businessman suing for £4m after slipping on Bailey's at Heathrow AirportAndreas Wuchner faces claims made by a former friend that he is more capable than he saysThe Independent · 20 Oct, 08:57

In this story: Andreas Wuchner · British Airways · Heathrow · Croatia · Central London County Court

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