Sky has won its claim against its insurers over a leaky roof at its £220m west London HQ.
A High Court judge ruled in favour of the media group against a group of insurers: RiverStone International, Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance, UK insurer RSA and a unit of Germany’s Munich Re.
They had underwritten a so-called construction all-risks policy, intended to pay out for loss suffered from structural defects.
The long-running case dates back to the building of the vast shed-like offices, which were completed in 2016. Sky argued that damage caused by the leaky roof should be paid for by the insurers, given the structure’s “widespread failure”.
The building has one of the largest timber flat roofs in Europe, at around 170,000 sq ft. But there had been problems during the construction process and by early 2015 water was found to have got in at multiple points, according to Monday’s ruling, ultimately triggering a protracted dispute.
Despite finding in Sky’s favour, Judge Mark Pelling decided not to give a figure on how much should be paid under the case, which could still leave the UK broadcaster disappointed about its outcome.
