Appeals court ends 17-year legal battle over nightclub injury
On July 23, 2026, the Appeals Court of Cyprus concluded a 17-year legal battle by rejecting an appeal filed by a nightclub operator. The court upheld a lower court's decision that found the company solely liable for the injuries sustained by a woman, identified as N.P., at the establishment on January 6, 2009.
The incident occurred when the woman slipped on the nightclub's floor while attempting to reach the restroom. The court established that the floor had become hazardous due to discarded flowers thrown by patrons, which had been trampled into a slippery mass. During her fall, the woman suffered a displaced intra-articular comminuted fracture to her left arm. She was treated at a private clinic by an orthopedic surgeon, confirming the severity of the injuries. The initial court ruled the venue negligent in its maintenance of the premises, and the appeals court found no sufficient grounds in the company's defense to overturn this ruling regarding the venue's liability.
This decision marks the final resolution of the long-standing civil litigation regarding the compensation for general and special damages caused by the venue's failure to ensure a safe environment for its guests.