Hello, I need your support in helping me answer this tort law problem (according to English Law): Stoical House is a residential home for young adults with severe learning difficulties. The house made arrangements with Thales to visit the house to cut the residents’ hair. Thales is a qualified hairdresser who does casual work for various barbers’ shops in the area. He has no fixed schedule of hours at Stoical House but calls as and when he is free. He has no regular wages but is paid for each haircut that he carries out. One day when he had finished his work, he was on the point of leaving when he saw a delivery van bringing supplies to the house. He opened the gate to allow the van driver access. This was contrary to instructions given by Stoical House, to Thales and to others, that only the security guards employed by the House should open external perimeter gates and fences. Thales had not noticed that Usher, one of the residents, was standing in the garden nearby. When the gate was opened, Usher (who had the mental age of a 4- year-old) ran out into the middle of the road. A motorcycle rider, Victor, had to swerve to avoid Usher and was seriously injured. Victor was rushed to Cilio Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately he was left on a gurney bed for too long while severe internal bleeding went undetected, and Victor died. Cilio Hospital has admitted full liability for the manner in which Victor was treated, but has sought contribution from Stoical House for any damages for which it would otherwise be liable. Usher was unharmed by his escapade, but thereafter developed a habit of loitering near the gates, in case he was ‘lucky enough’ to get out again. One day, the security guards opened the gates to Wayne, who operated a laundry business and was delivering fresh linen and towels to Stoical House. Unknown to Wayne, he had a blood clotting condition that caused him to lose focus and concentration at times. On this occasion, Wayne blacked out as he drove through the gates, and he did not see Usher in front of him. He collided with Usher, thereby causing Usher very serious fractures and internal injuries. Advise the parties as to any right or liabilities arising in Tort.

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Hello, I need your support in helping me answer this tort law problem (according to English Law): Stoical House is a residential home for young adults with severe learning difficulties. The house made arrangements with Thales to visit the house to cut the residents’ hair. Thales is a qualified hairdresser who does casual work for various barbers’ shops in the area. He has no fixed schedule of hours at Stoical House but calls as and when he is free. He has no regular wages but is paid for each haircut that he carries out. One day when he had finished his work, he was on the point of leaving when he saw a delivery van bringing supplies to the house. He opened the gate to allow the van driver access. This was contrary to instructions given by Stoical House, to Thales and to others, that only the security guards employed by the House should open external perimeter gates and fences. Thales had not noticed that Usher, one of the residents, was standing in the garden nearby. When the gate was opened, Usher (who had the mental age of a 4- year-old) ran out into the middle of the road. A motorcycle rider, Victor, had to swerve to avoid Usher and was seriously injured. Victor was rushed to Cilio Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately he was left on a gurney bed for too long while severe internal bleeding went undetected, and Victor died. Cilio Hospital has admitted full liability for the manner in which Victor was treated, but has sought contribution from Stoical House for any damages for which it would otherwise be liable. Usher was unharmed by his escapade, but thereafter developed a habit of loitering near the gates, in case he was ‘lucky enough’ to get out again. One day, the security guards opened the gates to Wayne, who operated a laundry business and was delivering fresh linen and towels to Stoical House. Unknown to Wayne, he had a blood clotting condition that caused him to lose focus and concentration at times. On this occasion, Wayne blacked out as he drove through the gates, and he did not see Usher in front of him. He collided with Usher, thereby causing Usher very serious fractures and internal injuries. Advise the parties as to any right or liabilities arising in Tort.

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