Airbnb has refused to admit liability for multiple serious injuries suffered by a group of guests who fell two storeys when the balcony of their holiday rental in Brighton collapsed beneath them. But four months since the accident, neither Airbnb nor the property owner have offered to help cover their costs or admit liability. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Claire Corfield was trapped beneath a large piece of the balcony after it collapsed. The victims’ lawyer has been told by a third-party insurance administrator that the case is being considered by lawyers for Airbnb. Airbnb insists it does not provide accommodation but operates as a platform on which independent hosts provide rooms for guests.

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2016 17:15 UTC