Donoghue v. Stevenson [1932] AC 562
Donoghue v. Stevenson [1932] AC 562 Parties: Plaintiff: Donoghue Defendant: Stevenson Facts: The case of Donoghue v. Stevenson is a landmark in tort law, specifically in the area of negligence. The plaintiff, Mrs. Donoghue, consumed a ginger beer purchased for her by a friend at a café. The ginger beer was in an opaque bottle, and after drinking part of it, Mrs. Donoghue discovered a decomposed snail in the bottle. As a result, she suffered from severe gastroenteritis and shock. Mrs. Donoghue sued the manufacturer, Mr. Stevenson, for damages, claiming that the snail was a result of negligence in the manufacturing process. The primary issue was whether Stevenson, as the manufacturer, owed a duty of care to Mrs. Donoghue, who was not the purchaser of the ginger beer but a consumer of it. Issues Before the Court: 1. Whether Stevenson owed a duty of care to Mrs. Donoghue. 2. Whether the presence of the snail in the ginger beer constituted a breach ...