Elizabeth Palmby, a 68-year-old NHS worker from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, is suing Jeremy Clarkson after a severe fall in the car park of his Farmer’s Dog pub. During a visit inspired by Clarkson’s popular Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, Elizabeth tripped on ‘razor sharp’ temporary metal covers laid over muddy puddles and sustained significant injuries.
The accident left Elizabeth with broken ribs and a deeply jagged wound on her hand, requiring surgery to remove metal fragments embedded in her flesh. The trip, meant to be an enjoyable outing, ended with her facing months of recovery and a permanent scar.
Elizabeth explained, “I was really excited to visit after watching the show, but the car park was dangerously unsafe. The metal sheets covering the mud were loose and sharp, and I fell badly, breaking ribs and badly cutting my hand.” She added that despite telling the pub staff and submitting an accident report, the hazardous conditions remain unaddressed, potentially endangering other visitors.
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Elizabeth and her husband Darren traveled over three hours to visit the farm and pub in Asthall, Gloucestershire. Heavy rainfall had turned the car park into a muddy field, leading staff to cover puddles with temporary aluminum sheets that shifted underfoot. Elizabeth’s fall occurred as she was carrying two boxes of eggs from the on-site farm shop, which were ruined in the accident.
After initial treatment at Witney Community Hospital, further scans revealed metal fragments in her hand, necessitating specialist surgery at Castle Hill Hospital. The consultant remarked on the severity of the wound, attributing it to the sharp metal sheets.
Concerned for public safety, Elizabeth revisited the pub to check for safety improvements only to find the dangerous conditions unchanged and no warning signs in place. Having received no response to her complaints from Clarkson or his team, she sought legal advice and filed a claim through Express Solicitors.
Jack Klein, a solicitor specializing in injury claims, stated, “No one is above the law. It is crucial for public venues—even those owned by celebrities—to ensure visitor safety.”
Though planning permission was recently granted for a permanent hard surface at the car park, work has yet to begin, meaning the existing risk remains until improvements are made. Elizabeth urges urgent action to prevent further injuries at the site.