Jane Hutch , from pneumonia , fell off an upstairs balcony and was left paraplegic . She was having a celebratory drink with her children on Christmas night . Ms ##tch sued her landlord , claiming the balustrade was too low . But a judge found the accident was caused by Ms Hutch 's ' severe intoxication ' , as she had drunk between 18 and 21 standard drinks .
Jane Hutch , from Perth , fell off an upstairs landing and was left paraplegic . She was having a celebratory drink with her children on Christmas Day . Ms Hutch sued her landlord , claiming the balustrade was too low . But a judge found the accident was caused by Ms Hutch 's 'severe intoxication ' , as she had consumed between 20 and 21 standard drinks .