High Court claim issued against Leonardo S.p.A. in landmark fatal accident case following the death of the Leicester City Chairman

The largest fatal accident claim in English history has been launched at the High Court. The legal action is being brought by the family of former Leicester City Football Club Chairman, Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed alongside four others in a helicopter crash in October 2018.

The claim is being brought against Leonardo S.p.A. and alleges the helicopter manufacturer is liable for the death of Khun Vichai.

The Coroners Court Inquest into the accident started on 13th January and is expected to last 3 weeks.

Philip Shepherd is instructed by Stewarts on behalf of Kuhn Vichai’s family.