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25/06/2012
Taxi Driver Rapist Victims In Damages Case Setback
Victims of black cab rapist John Worboys have lost a crucial step in their High Court battle for damages.
John Worboys, 54, was convicted in 2009 of drugging and sexually assaulting women while working as a licensed London taxi driver.
Ten victims had asked the High Court to rule on whether insurers were liable for damages because Worboys' crimes were committed in his insured taxi.
But Mr Justice Silber has ruled against the women.
He dismissed applications brought against Inceptum Insurance Company Limited on a preliminary issue of whether it was liable for compensation.
The judge expressed the "greatest sympathy" for the women "in the light of the horrifying experiences that they suffered at the hands of Worboys".
But he said his duty was to "follow the appropriate legal principles".
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John Worboys, 54, was convicted in 2009 of drugging and sexually assaulting women while working as a licensed London taxi driver.
Ten victims had asked the High Court to rule on whether insurers were liable for damages because Worboys' crimes were committed in his insured taxi.
But Mr Justice Silber has ruled against the women.
He dismissed applications brought against Inceptum Insurance Company Limited on a preliminary issue of whether it was liable for compensation.
The judge expressed the "greatest sympathy" for the women "in the light of the horrifying experiences that they suffered at the hands of Worboys".
But he said his duty was to "follow the appropriate legal principles".
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