TfL Faces High Court Lawsuit Over Tube Amputations

Sarah de Lagarde, a mother of two and senior executive, lost her right arm and leg after slipping on a wet platform and falling onto the tracks at High Barnet station in September 2022, where she was run over by two trains. She remained unnoticed on the tracks for about 15 minutes despite calling for help. De Lagarde is seeking over £25 million in damages from Transport for London (TfL), alleging negligence and failures in station safety and staff vigilance. TfL denies liability, arguing that de Lagarde's actions placed her in danger and contributed to the incident. The response of TfL staff and broader passenger safety concerns have attracted public attention, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan cautioning TfL against 'victim blaming.' The High Court will determine whether TfL is responsible or if de Lagarde's actions were the primary cause of her injuries.