Case news Patrick O'Gara v Paul John Construction (Leicester) Ltd
Language: English Series: Property Week ; 70(40) 7 October 2005, 72(1)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Considers the above case (QBD, unreported) concerning an accident where the claimant suffered injuries after the dumper truck he was operating toppled over a ramp and injured him. O claimed that the ramp was unsafe, and an expert confirmed this. "Held": the court agreed and awarded damages. P was consider to be in breach of statutory duty under the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 Reg 5(2).| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L131303 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 131303-1001 |
Considers the above case (QBD, unreported) concerning an accident where the claimant suffered injuries after the dumper truck he was operating toppled over a ramp and injured him. O claimed that the ramp was unsafe, and an expert confirmed this. "Held": the court agreed and awarded damages. P was consider to be in breach of statutory duty under the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 Reg 5(2).