Goel Adesh Kumar v Resorts World: Costs Allocation After Partially Successful Claim for Negligence, Assault, and Wrongful Imprisonment
In a suit before the High Court of Singapore, Goel Adesh Kumar sued Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd for negligence, assault, battery, and wrongful imprisonment, seeking $484,196.16 in damages. The court found in favor of Mr. Goel, apportioning 80% liability to Resorts World. Prior to judgment, Resorts World and SATS Security Services Pte Ltd made two offers to settle, which Mr. Goel rejected. The court addressed the allocation of costs, considering the offers to settle and the third-party proceedings involving SATS. The court ordered Resorts World to pay Mr. Goel's costs up to 2 July 2014 on the Magistrate's Court scale, and Mr. Goel to pay Resorts World's costs from 2 July 2014 on the High Court scale. Resorts World was also ordered to pay 80% of SATS' costs.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court of the Republic of Singapore1.2 Outcome
Orders made for costs to be paid by both plaintiff and defendant, and for the defendant to pay a portion of the third party's costs.
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
The High Court addresses costs allocation after Goel Adesh Kumar partially won his claim against Resorts World for negligence, assault, and wrongful imprisonment.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd | Defendant | Corporation | Partial Loss | Partial | |
| Goel Adesh Kumar | Plaintiff | Individual | Partial Success | Partial | |
| SATS SECURITY SERVICES PTE LTD | Third Party | Corporation | Neutral | Neutral |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
4. Facts
- Mr. Goel sued Resorts World for negligence, assault, battery, and wrongful imprisonment.
- Mr. Goel claimed $484,196.16 in damages.
- The court found in favor of Mr. Goel but apportioned liability against the Casino up to 80%.
- The Casino joined SATS as a third party.
- The Casino and SATS made two joint offers to settle, which Mr. Goel rejected.
- Mr. Goel was awarded $36,732.59.
5. Formal Citations
- Goel Adesh Kumar v Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd, Suit No 484 of 2013, [2017] SGHC 43
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Suit commenced against the Casino | |
| Casino joined SATS as a third party | |
| Casino and SATS made a joint offer to settle | |
| Casino and SATS made a second offer to settle | |
| Trial commenced | |
| Trial ended | |
| Judgment delivered | |
| Hearing date | |
| Judgment reserved |
7. Legal Issues
- Costs Allocation
- Outcome: The court determined the allocation of costs, considering the offers to settle and the third-party proceedings.
- Category: Procedural
- Sub-Issues:
- Effect of offers to settle on costs
- Validity of joint offer to settle by defendant and third party
- Costs in third party proceedings
8. Remedies Sought
- Monetary Damages
- Aggravated Damages
- Exemplary Damages
9. Cause of Actions
- Negligence
- Assault
- Battery
- Wrongful Imprisonment
10. Practice Areas
- Litigation
11. Industries
- Hospitality
- Security
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| Order 22A of the Rules of Court (Cap 322, R 5, 2014 Rev Ed) |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| State Courts Act (Cap 321, 2007 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Offer to settle
- Costs
- Indemnity basis
- Third party proceedings
- Apportionment of liability
15.2 Keywords
- Costs
- Offer to settle
- Third party
- Negligence
- Assault
- Wrongful imprisonment
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Costs | 90 |
| Offer to Settle | 80 |
| Civil Practice | 75 |
| Civil Procedure | 75 |
| False Imprisonment | 60 |
| Torts | 60 |
| Personal Injury | 50 |
| Negligence | 40 |
| Assault | 40 |
16. Subjects
- Civil Procedure
- Costs
- Offers to Settle