18 September 2025 Keith Rix 2852 Case Updates What caused the holidaymaker’s gastroenteritis? byKeith Rix Commentary The detail of this judgment is for the specialists. It illustrates the challenges of proving that an infection has been caused by food poisoning at a hotel, and specifically the relevance of evidence as to other outbreaks in the area, trips out of the hotel, the records of illnesses suffered by other residents and audits of hotel food standards. The two learning points are oft-repeated ones and in this case of particular importance as some of the judge’s decisions depended on which expert’s evidence to accept. Learning points: An expert who strays beyond the limits of their specialist expertise risks the court discounting their evidence. The cogency of an expert’s reasoning can affect the weight given to their evidence. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags 10. Records Assessments and Site VisitsCyclosporagastroenteritispost infective irritable bowel syndrome14. Changing your opinion15. Giving Oral Evidence Related articles Experts who rise above the fray and fully discharge their duties to assist the Court Praise for experts gives insight into what makes oral evidence credible Car-Wizard Limited v Vixen Surface Treatments Limited [2026] EWHC 685 (Ch) A Day in the Life of a Housing Disrepair Expert Witness Experts acting in conflict zones Switch article A Day in the Life of a Jewellery and Gemstone Expert Witness Previous Article Your expert witness CV is not the same as a professional CV Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.