UK: Cobbles could be removed from village pavement after spate of injuries
18th October 2010
For nearly a thousand years, residents and visitors have trodden the cobbles in the medieval Somerset village of Dunster, famed for its castle and yarn market.
But now the cobbles have fallen into a poor state of repair and local business owners are afraid of facing litigation if they mend them.
“Years ago people used to look after the cobbles outside their businesses or houses, but they won’t anymore because it’s like claiming ownership; then if someone injured themselves you could be sued.”
And yet again the Litigation Nation destroys the ties of community.