LLBQLD007 Law of Tort

Question 1
Alison owns her own accountancy firm. In March 2020, three events occur within his firm that could give rise to potential claims in the tort of negligence. Alison has hired you to provide advice about the potential for claims.
1) On March 1st 2020, Peter (a customer) came into Alison’s office. Whilst in the office, Peter attempts to plug his laptop computer into the office electric supplies. As Peter attempts to do this, he is shocked by the supply socket causing him to become electrocuted. Alison had the power supply and sockets inspected in February 2020. The inspectors spotted a fault within the circuit and informed Alison she would need to get this fixed. Alison ignored this requirement and planned on fixing the issue in the summer, when she had more cash. Alison told Pete to be careful when plugging his laptop into the socket.
2) On March 10th 2020, Alison completed the accounts for Money Monsters Ltd. Alison declared in the accounts that Money Monsters Ltd made a profit of £1,000,000 in 2019/20. On the basis of these accounts, Jonathan Gamble decided to buy 50% of Money Monsters Ltd. It has transpired that Alison incorrectly constructed the accounts. In fact, Money Monsters Ltd lost £1,000,000. Jonathan Gamble now wishes to bring a claim in negligence against Alison for her incorrect preparation of Money Monsters Ltd’s accounts.
3) On March 15th 2020, one of Alison’s business partners, Peter decided it would be fun to see how slippery he could make the office floor. Alison’s client Sarah entered into the slippery room. Sarah then slipped on the floor breaking her right leg. This is going to cause Sarah to miss three months of work. Peter has just declared for bankruptcy, and thus, Sarah would like to use the rule of vicarious liability to bring a negligence claim against Alison.