Family of former Leicester City owner killed in helicopter crash sue makers for £2.15bn

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s relatives demand compensation from Italian firm Leonardo six years after his death

The family of Leicester City’s former owner, who was killed in a helicopter crash outside the club’s stadium in 2018, have launched a lawsuit against the company which made the aircraft.

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s family are suing the Italian aerospace and defence company Leonardo SpA for £2.15bn – the largest fatal accident claim in English history, according to the family’s lawyers.

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Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City: Premier League – as it happened

The home side moved above Leicester into third after a crucial and richly deserved victory in front of 8,000 fans at Stamford Bridge

Jacob Steinberg has filed his report from the Bridge, so I’ll leave you with that. Thanks for your company, emails and abuse - night!

Related: Chelsea gain quick revenge over Leicester and boost top-four hopes

Chelsea now have two shots at a Champions League place next year - one against Aston Villa on Sunday, the other against Manchester City in Porto. Leicester need a favour from Villa or Liverpool’s remaining opponents, Burnley and Crystal Palace. And they have to beat Spurs at home.

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