Chef settles action against five-star Shelbourne Hotel after matter is compromised

Arkadiusz Perzyna had been carrying a tray of shallot and carrot puree to a basement kitchen when he claims he tripped and fell down four steps

Counsel said it was their case that that there had been multiple previous complaints by co-workers in advance of the fall about the condition of the stairs at the Shelbourne Hotel. File picture

A chef who claims he injured his knee when he allegedly slipped and fell on stairs at the five-star Shelbourne Hotel has settled a High Court action.

Arkadiusz Perzyna had been carrying a tray of shallot and carrot puree to a basement kitchen at the luxury hotel in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, when he claims he tripped and fell forward down four steps.