health
April 29, 2026
Stephen Fry sues tech conference organisers for £100,000 over fall from stage
Actor and presenter broke his hip, right leg, pelvis and ribs when he gave a talk at CogX festival at O2 Arena in 2023
TL;DR
- Stephen Fry is suing CogX Festival Ltd and Blonstein Events for £100,000 in damages.
- The lawsuit stems from injuries sustained in a fall from the stage at the CogX festival in September 2023.
- Fry suffered fractures to his hip, right leg, pelvis, and ribs.
- The claim alleges negligence by the defendants in ensuring stage safety and lighting.
- CogX Festival Ltd expressed concern and wished Fry a full recovery but declined further comment due to ongoing legal processes.
- Blonstein Events stated they had not yet been served with court proceedings and are confident in their defense.
- Fry described the fall as a six-foot drop onto concrete after finishing his talk.
- He expressed gratitude for the care he received from the NHS at Queen Elizabeth hospital.
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