Stephen Fry, 68, sues tech conference for £100,000 in damages after he fell six feet off a stage breaking his leg, ribs and hip
The broadcaster is seeking damages for a broken hip, leg, and ribs sustained during a six-foot fall at a 2023 artificial intelligence convention in London
Stephen Fry, the 68-year-old broadcaster and author, has initiated legal proceedings against the organizers of the CogX tech conference, seeking £100,000 in damages. The lawsuit follows a September 2023 incident where Fry fell six feet from a stage while delivering a keynote speech at the O2 Arena in London. High court documents indicate that the legal action is directed at two companies involved in organizing the festival.[1][2]
The accident occurred on September 14, 2023, during a presentation Fry was giving on the subject of artificial intelligence. According to reports, the fall resulted in extensive physical trauma, including a broken hip, multiple breaks in his right leg, a fractured pelvis, and broken ribs. The injuries were sustained as he concluded his talk at the CogX convention, a major technology event held at the prominent London venue.[1][2]
The legal claim highlights the severity of the injuries Fry faced after the six-foot drop from the stage. At the time of the event, the festival was hosting various discussions on emerging technologies, with Fry serving as a high-profile speaker. The court filings now seek compensation for the damages resulting from the fall, which left the presenter with several broken bones including his pelvis and ribs.[1][2]
